On April 25, 2015, Nepal was struck by a devastating earthquake that left the entire country rattled and destroyed. The earthquake shattered many areas of Nepal, with thousands of people killed and houses brought down.
Amongst all the areas that were severely affected, Langtang village was the one that was affected the most. As claimed by the villagers, what amplified the level of destruction was the avalanche that followed,
Boulders, a pile of snow, a landmass that stuck down the valley, eroded houses, and almost everyone died in the event. But as time unfolded, the recovery and rebuilding process is taking the valley back to its loving charm.
The Recent Earthquake And Langtang Valley
On January 8, 2025, a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the remote region of Tibet, almost 80km from Mount Everest.
Langtang valley, being close to Tibet, experienced this earthquake quite heavily in comparison to the capital city, Kathmandu”. However, having recovered from the 2015 earthquake, Langtang Village has already built great resistance. Hence, no destruction occurred!
Langtang Village Now
Visiting the Langtang village now feels even more beautiful than it used to look before the earthquake struck. What re-established the village’s charm even more is the unification of the villagers to rebuild their houses.
One clever step the village has taken is moving the entire village a few meters apart to avoid avalanches. Hotels and lodges are even bigger now and have larger rooms. The stone-led passages and pathways make the journey even more beautiful.
Houses have been built with earthquake-resistant technology, while new hospitals, schools, and monasteries, including Kyanjin Gompa, have been established.
With the beauty now restored, Langtang is cherished as a brilliant tourist destination. Helicopter tours to Langtang have started gaining popularity.
How Did The Rebuilding Take Place?
After a couple of months following the earthquake, locals engaged themselves in clearing up the debris. A lot of national and international volunteers signed up to rebuild Langtang Valley.
Local youth clubs, as well as non-profit organizations such as Sunaulo Sansar, teamed up to mobilize funds from Switzerland and Germany, assisting in the reconstruction.
Medical Evacuation And Rescue
DailyHeli’s team of diligent professionals has been engaging in medical evacuations and rescue operations for different purposes.
During natural disasters such as an earthquake, helicopter rescues are an excellent choice. It saves time, and a large amount of medical equipment can easily be imported using a helicopter. Transporting injured individuals to nearby hospitals has also become easier.
On-site medical treatments, the rushing of medical teams, and safe transportation of locals to other areas during times of natural disasters are made much feasible.
Langtang Valley Helicopter Tour
DailyHeli’s Langtang Helicopter Tour is a 2.5-hour trip, though starting and ending in Kathmandu is best for the months of February-May or September-December. Booking details: For any booking, customers can contact us at the following phone number +977 9802372170.
This tour is a flight to view the Langtang Village, the Langtang National Park, and the Gosaikunda Lake with some of the most beautiful green forests, white mountains, and fascinating grounds.
The helicopter takes the travelers to Kyanjin Gompa Monastery, where visitors are allowed to disembark and take as many photographs as they wish, as well as interact with the locals for about 30 minutes before the helicopter leaves.
These tours offer a spectacular bird’s eye view of the Langtang Lirung, Langtang II, Mt. Kimshung, Ganesh Himal, Yala peak, and so on, along with the green forests and typical stone-built villages, which add more colour to the valley.
Striving for physical and cultural discovery, the visitor gets an understanding of the Tamang and Sherpa culture, so this trek is a combination of the beautiful nature and cultural experience.
Comfort and safety are another aspect where bookings are safe and you are allowed to get your money back in case the weather hinders the flight.
