The legend says while a lama following the run away Yak had found this beautiful valley. "Lang" means Yak (Dhang) "Tang" means to follow. Inhabitants are mostly Tamangs, very much similar to Tibetans in their costume and culture. They are more akin to Tibetans than their cousins in the mid hills of Nepal. Though there are no flights, the region is easily accessible from Kathmandu tom its. Within a few days you are close to the snow-capped mountains, glaciers and high passes.