Langtang Himal
Langtang Himal
The snowy range just north of Kathmandu, dominated by Langtang Lirung, and visible on clear days from the Kathmandu hills.
Langtang Himal · 2,782 m
Phulchowki summit · NOV 2025
“clear, 08:30”
Langtang Lirung · 3,500 m
Langtang valley · OCT 2025
“alpenglow, 17:30”
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Around here
A few of the things you might meet here. Krishna will tell you which ones to look for, and when.
Birds
Lammergeier
Gypaetus barbatus
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Yellow-billed Chough
Pyrrhocorax graculus
Blood Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Plain Mountain Finch
Leucosticte nemoricola
Mammals
Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
Himalayan Tahr
Hemitragus jemlahicus
Trips nearby
Kathmandu Birding Day: Phulchowki & Godawari
Kathmandu's best birding mountain in a single day: forested slopes at dawn, Godawari garden at midday.
1 day · 2,782 m · 83 birds
Langtang Birdwatching Trek
From a deep forest gorge to the yak pastures below Langtang Lirung, a short drive from Kathmandu.
10 days · 4,773 m · 70 birds
Gosaikunda Birdwatching Trek
Through pheasant forest to the sacred lakes at 4,380 m, and down a quiet trail back to Kathmandu.
10 days · 4,610 m · 75 birds
Want to see it for yourself?
Tell Krishna when you are coming and what you hope to see. He will plan the days around Langtang Himal.