According to legend, the Langtang Valley was discovered by Lama following runway yak, hence the name ‘ Lang’ is Yak for Tibetan and ‘Tang’ means to follow. Langtang is a narrow Valley that lies just south of Tibet boarder, sandwiched between main Himalayan range to the northern and a slightly lower range of snow clad peaks to the south. This high and isolated region is inhabituated by people of Tibetan origin, who practice Buddhism. A visit to Langtang Valleys offers an opportunity to explore Village as well as to visit glaciers at the head of the Valley and views of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang Lirung, Mt. Dorje Lakpa & Shisapangma (Chinese Mountain).

Some trekking routes in Langtang Region are as follows: