Langtang Valley Album
In Tibetan, "Lang" means "yak" and "Tang" means "follow" or "trail," meaning the name is associated with the ancient practice of transhumans taking animals to different pasture lands for grazing at different seasons. Inhabited by the Sherpa and Tamang communities, different villages are named for different actions taken by Yak.
Langtang Valley provides visitors with a glimpse of the region's unique cultural heritage as well as ecological diversity. Along with tourism, butter and cheese production are major local economic activities. Beside Langtang village, the ancient Buddhist monastery town of Kyanjin Gompa (3584 m) is a spiritual site where dedicated Buddhist monks learn and perform their rituals. It is also a vibrant tourist destination to enjoy the warmth of the sun and natural beauty, with different places to explore like a walk near a glacier, hiking to the RI (top) of Kyanjin RI and Tersko RI, which offer 360-degree views of the mountains, a walk near the airport and weather station and riverside, or a day trip to Langsila. Kyanjin will refresh your memory and inspire you to enjoy life and be near mountains often to enjoy this beautiful gift of God to humankind.
