Clouds clear at dawn, giving us a glimpse of the mountains surrounding the village of Muktinath. The village was our first encounter with "civilization" - jeeps, tractors, motorcycles since the beginning of our trek. We had become accustomed to mules, making the reappearance of motorized vehicles difficult to stomach. Taken on day 11 of the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
After crossing the Thorong La pass, we had a steep 1,600 meter descent through dry terrain to the village of Muktinath. The way down turned out even more difficult than the way up! The village is a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Here, some women pass the time by singing and dancing. Taken on day 10 of the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A Tibetan woman in the village of Jharkot (near Muktinath) does her washing in the early morning. The village featured a surprisingly good irrigation system, bringing water through the village and into the fields to grow local wheat. Taken on the eleventh day of the trek around the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
