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 ethnic groups living here are Sherpas and Tamangs . The forest in the region have temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. Wildlife include migratory birds, deer, monkeys, Tahr and pika. The best time for trekking in the Langtang area is spring and autumn . Most of the trekking routes in Helambu and Langtang are well served with teahouses making independent trekking quite possible. But there are no such facilities in the Ganesh Himal area or Ganja la area.
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Access to Helambu is particularly easy and quick. Sundarijal, which is one of the most convenient starting points is an hour’s drive from Kathmandu . Other possible road heads are at Budhanilakantha, Kakani and four hour drive away at Melamchi pul. For Langtang and Ganesh Himal the choice is limited drive to Dhunche in Rasuwa district . The road then continues to Syabrubesi from where Ganesh Himal and Langtang trek 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 central buspark at Gangabu.