Nepal Tourism

Langtang National Park was established in 1976. It covers an area of 1,710 sq. kilometers. It is located in the Central Himalayas and is the nearest national park from Kathmandu. Langtang encloses two river areas. It has some areas of subtropical forest, temperate oak forest and pine forests.


It also includes alpine scrub and grasses. Plants include blue pine, hemlock, spruce and oak. Wildlife includes wild dog, musk deer and Himalayan black bear. The Himalayan red panda is the resident mascot of Langtang. The Langtang region is a very important transit route for migratory birds.

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Wildlife Parks in Nepal

» Annapurna Conservation Area » Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve » Kanchanjunga Conservation Area » Royal Chitwan National Park » Sagarmatha National Park

» Royal Bardia National Park » Langtang National Park » Khaptad National Park » Rara National Park » Shey-Phoksundo National Park

» Makalu-Barun National Park » Royal Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve » Parsa Wildlife Reserve » Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve