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
Looking into the "Forbidden Kingdom" of Upper Mustang from the 600-year-old Tibetan Buddhist gompa (monastery) in the village of Kagbeni. The village used to be a stop on the Tibetan trade routes. Now it's the jumping off point for treks into the restricted area of Upper Mustang (tourist permits are $700). The wind blowing up the Kali Gandaki river valley was intense. Taken on the eleventh day of the trek around the Annapurna Circuit. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
