The Langtang Valley is located only 19 miles North of Kathmandu and yet it has changed little since the opening of Nepal to the world. The area is strongly influenced by its proximity to the border of Tibet . The valley is dominated by Langtang Lirung (7246m / 23,730ft), the highest peak in the area. This is a superb introduction to trekking, among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole of Nepal . And for the climber, Yala Peak (5500m / 18,045ft) and Naya Kanga (5846m / 19,180ft) offer a wonderful introduction to mountaineering in the Himalaya.

Beyond Langtang village is the summer settlement of Kyangjin (3817m) with its small monastery and cheese factory. From Kyangjin we move further up the valley to Yala, a small yersa [summer hamlet] at 4641m. The views from here are spectacular, a 360 degree panorama of snow capped Himal including Langtang Lirung, Pemthang Ri , Langshisha Ri , Dorje Lakpa, and Ganchempo, Tilman's fluted peak. In this area red panda is possible to see.