Rasuwa District
A Himalayan district immediately north of Kathmandu, best known for Langtang Valley, Tamang culture and accessible high-mountain trekking.
Province: Bagmati Province.
Headquarters: Dhunche.
Area: 1544 square kilometres.
Population: 46689 (National Population and Housing Census 2021).
Population density: 30.2 people per square kilometre.
Geographic class: Mountain.
Landscape: High Himalaya and Langtang.
Known for: Langtang, Tamang heritage, Himalayan trekking.
Langtang Valley
The district's signature trekking corridor climbs from lower forest into high settlements below Langtang Lirung.
Kyanjin area
Kyanjin Gompa is the upper-valley base for viewpoints and acclimatization walks.
Tamang heritage
Village stays and local culture are an important part of travel in the lower and middle valleys.
Gosaikunda connections
Rasuwa also provides access toward the sacred high-altitude lake area and linked trekking routes.