Langtang Area –

Langtang area, is toward the north of Kathmandu valley. The scenery here is spectacular, and the trek more adventurous as the area is visited by fewer tourist. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6,000 to 7,000 meters. The main ethic groups living here are Sherpas and Tamang. The forests in the region have temperate and sub-apline vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer. Monkeys,Tahr and Pika. The best time for trekking in the langtang are is sring and autumn. Most of the trekking routs in Helambhu and Langtang are well served with teahouse making independent trekking quite possible. But, there are no such facilities in the Ganesh Himal area or Ganga la area.

Getting There:
Access to Helabhu is particularly easy and quick. Sundarijal, which one of the most convenient staring points is an hour’s drive from kathmandu. Other possible road are ideal heads are at Buddhanikantha, kakani and four hour drive away at Melachi Pul. For langtang and and Ganesh himal the chioce is limited – drived to Dhuche in Rasuwa district. The road then continues to Syabrubesi from where Ganesh Himal and langtang treks can start. Hindu pilgrimage site and popular tourist place Gosainkunda can be reached from either of the two routes. However, the way via Rasuwa is easier. Buses leave regularly from the Balaju bypass close to the main bus park at Gangabu.

Permits and Fees :

The northern part the area largely fall within the boundaries of Langtang of langtang National Park. Entry permits should be obtained from Themel, Kathmandu, before staring trek, To reach Helabhu form Kathmandu, a permit to pass throught Shivapuri Watershed Area is required. This can be obtained at the entry permit counter at the national Park.

Everest Region

The Everest region is located in the northeast of Nepal. The most visited part of this region is Solukhumbu district, home of the legendary Sherpas and the highest peak of the world. The Mt. Everest at. 8,848 meters. To the north of Solokhumbu is Everest national park, while to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park. The major ethic groups that live in the Everest region are Sherpas, Rais, Tamangs Brahmins and Chhetries. Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are seen in the region barking deer in the forest. Birds include Impeyan Pheasant, ravens, crows, choughs an snow pigeons. The best to visit is spring and autumn.
Popular trekking area is Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, Lukla, Pike Danda, Duda Kunda, Salleri, Chiwong Circuit, Hinkhu, Hongu Valleys and Everest to Arun Valley. Interesting landmarks near Syangboche are Khumjung School built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1968. How to trek in the Everest region depends on the route chose. Teahouse trekking is possible on the main trail to Everest Base Camp0 or the route up Gokyo Valley. The trail from Jiri to Lukla also has teahouse on the Valley. The trail from Jiri to Lukla also has teahouse on the way.

Getting there:
Everest region can be reached by air or on foot. Buses to Jiri leave from the new bus park in kathmandu .Jiri is ten-hour drive from Kathmandu. By air. There are three options. The most convenient for Everest trek is Lukla, which is serviced by many ailrlines whith daily flights from kathmandu. Another option is the airstrip at Phaplu. Neat the district headquarter which is serviced by daily flights from the capital. The last choice is the small airstrip at Syngboche, which is located above namche Bajar. Despite being an option, altitude makes it an impractical an unwise choice as an arrival destination for acclimatization reasons.

Permits and fees
Special trekking permits are not required to visit this area. Entry fees are charged for accesss to Everest National Park and Makalu Barun National Park. Entry fees can be paid at the National Park des in Thamel. Kathmandu