Rachel Cooper

By Thapa Kumar · Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read

There were five of us, including our two teenagers, and Kumar was brilliant with everyone. He kept the pace comfortable and made the walking feel enjoyable rather than a race. The Tamang villages were a real highlight, and we loved learning about local life. Langtang itself was beautiful, with amazing mountain scenery — we all came away with some special memories.

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