The Langtang region is best known for the Himal Mountain Views, and
is a popular trekking destination. This is approximately 150 km, and
a 10 hour bus journey from Kathmandu. The Langtang region includes
the Chinese / Tibet border, and is one of the most remote areas in
Nepal. Volunteers here will have very limited access to telephone,
mail and internet access.
People in this region are primarily Tamang. They are known for their
industrious nature, and most work as porters for tourists visiting
the area. However, because of the political instability and the
remoteness of this region, few porters are employed because of the
lack of tourism. As a result, this area has many of the poorest
people in Nepal.
Volunteers working in this region should bring appropriate clothing
for this environment. It is warm during the days, but gets extremely
cold outside of daylight hours. Volunteers are also advised to bring
sunscreen lotion, lots of insect repellent and appropriate
inoculations and vaccinations for Malaria, Meningitis, Typhus fever,
Hepatitis A & B, a warm sleeping bag, iodine or water purification
tablets and appropriate clothing to be working in this environment.
Programs in Langtang:
Thulo Bharkhu
Children Resource Center
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In 2005 August we set up new library in Rasuwa, Thulo Bharkhu. This
center has one classroom for 20 children. We have placed over 7
volunteers, and have trained more than 100 children at this
location. Volunteers also teach English at a local school, a 10
minute walk from the center.
Goljung
Children's Library, Langtang- Established in 2005. This library has 2 rooms, a library
and office for the volunteer. We have placed 6 volunteers, and have
educated more than 150 children at this location. Volunteers also
teach English at a local school.
Syabrubesi
Children's Library,
Rasuwa,
Syabrubesi - established in 2006. This library is
at the corner of the town, it has two rooms, a library and office
for the volunteer. We have placed 3 volunteers, and have educated 75
children at this location. Volunteers also teach English at a local
school.
Gatlang Resource Center,
Gatlang - We started sending volunteers to this resource center in
2006. Originally it was located in a separate building, but
later it was moved into the school so that the children could have
better access to the resources. Approximately 30 students
attend the resource center before or after school, and the volunteer
can also teach at the adjoining school during the day.
The village was absolutely
nice and people soon accepted me and tried to support me all
the time. The same with the host family, they were
incredible friendly and took me to a four day pilgrimage
whit the whole community which was an unforgettable memory.
In my placement was another volunteer and we had a lot of
fun. I think its nice to have another person with you in the
placement.
The Langtang region is best known for the Himal Mountain Views, and
is a popular trekking destination. This is approximately 150 km, and
a 10 hour bus journey from Kathmandu. The Langtang region includes
the Chinese / Tibet border, and is one of the most remote areas in
Nepal. Volunteers here will have very limited access to telephone,
mail and internet access. 
