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Popular activities for tourists in the park include trekking, [[mountain climbing|climbing]], and [[rafting|white-water rafting]]. |
Popular activities for tourists in the park include trekking, [[mountain climbing|climbing]], and [[rafting|white-water rafting]]. |
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A couple of villages including [[Langtang, Bagmati]] have been destroyed by a massive [[avalanche]] caused by an [[May 2015 Nepal earthquake|earthquake in 2015]]. |
A couple of villages including [[Langtang, Bagmati]] have been destroyed by a massive [[avalanche]] caused by an [[May 2015 Nepal earthquake|earthquake in 2015]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/17/nepal-earthquake-langtang-village-everyone-was-dead|title=Nepal earthquake: the village wiped off the map in a few terrifying seconds|last=Cadwalladr|first=Carole|date=May 16, 2015|publisher=The Guardian|language=English|accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref> |
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==Langtang Himal== |
==Langtang Himal== |
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Revision as of 13:45, 29 January 2016
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Langtang is a region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet.
The Langtang National Park is located in the area. About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more depend on it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are Tamang.
The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include the deciduous oak and maple, and evergreens like pine, and various types of rhododendron. Animal life includes Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, rhesus monkeys and red pandas. There are also stories of Yeti sightings.
The park contains the Gosainkunda lakes, sacred to Hindus. Pilgrimages are made there in August. Another spiritual site is the Buddhist monastery Kyanjin Gompa.
Popular activities for tourists in the park include trekking, climbing, and white-water rafting.
A couple of villages including Langtang, Bagmati have been destroyed by a massive avalanche caused by an earthquake in 2015.[1]
Langtang Himal
Langtang Himal is a mountain range in the Himalayas comprising the following peaks:[2]
| Peak | elevation |
|---|---|
| Langtang Lirung | 7,234 m (23,734 ft) |
| Langtang Ri | 7,205 m (23,638 ft) |
| Dorje Lakpa | 6,966 m (22,854 ft) |
| Loenpo Gang | 6,979 m (22,897 ft) |
| Changbu | 6,781 m (22,247 ft) |
| Yansa Tsenji | 6,690 m (21,950 ft) |
| Kyunga Ri | 6,601 m (21,657 ft) |
| Dogpache | 6,562 m (21,529 ft) |
| Langshisha Ri | 6,427 m (21,086 ft) |
| Gangchenpo | 6,387 m (20,955 ft) |
| Morimoto | 6,150 m (20,180 ft) |
| Tsogaka | 5,846 m (19,180 ft) |
| Yala Peak | 5,520 m (18,110 ft) |
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References
- ^ Cadwalladr, Carole (May 16, 2015). "Nepal earthquake: the village wiped off the map in a few terrifying seconds". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ Carter, H. A. (1985). "Classification of the Himalaya" (PDF). American Alpine Journal. 27 (59): 109–141.
28°15′00″N 85°30′00″E / 28.250°N 85.500°E
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