Apple trials have been started for the first time in Langtang and Mundu villages of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-4. Apple cultivation has been started at an altitude of about 3,500 meters above sea level.

Local Finzo Tamang said that different varieties of apples have been planted as samples. Although one or two plants had been planted earlier, this is the first time that many trials have been conducted like this. He said that he has planted 48 apple seedlings of Red Delicious, Royal Delicious and Fuji.

300 seedlings have been planted in the village. 20 greenhouses have been built. 13 varieties of apples have been planted for the trials.