Langtang Valley Trek reopens
Rasuwa, Oct 29: Langtang Valley Trek has reopened following the construction of alternative paths.
Although Bhotekoshi flood damaged Pasang Lhamu highway, infrastructures at Syaphrubesi area, new trekking routes are opened considering the safety of trekkers.
Locals are happy after the world famous trekking route, obstructed due to flash flood in Bhotekoshi river, comes into operation.
Safe alternative routes have been constructed with the initiatives of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal and local levels.
An environment has been created for tourists to reach Bambo, Lama Hotel and Langtang village from Dhunche via Thulo Bharkhu, Brabal and Thulo Syaphru.
Sharing about the condition of Langtang area, Chairperson of Gosainkunda rural municipality-4, Dindu Jyangba Tamang said, "Though the disaster had damaged trekking routes, we have now made alternative routes safe. Tea Houses, hotels and local entrepreneurs are fully prepared to welcome tourists in Langtang valley."
Tamang underlined that the arrival of both domestic and foreign trekkers would be crucial for making Lantang's economy dynamic as well as for economic rehabilitation of disaster-affected indigenous Tamang community.
Though the natural disaster had affected local tourism business and livelihood, tourists guides, poachers and local businessmen are excited with the opening of alternative trekking routes.

