Photographs of the Villages (Part 1)

 

Beautiful morning at the village of Ghandrung, with Annapurna South and Hiunchuli at the background

Trekking in Nepal is an unique experience as it brings you into the daily life of the villages and people living in the Himalayan foothills. There are several villages of the Gurung people conveniently located along the Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill trek, the largest being the village of Ghandrung. The villages offer places for trekkers to rest during the night or have a break and meals during trekking.

Take time to look around the colourful villages and mix around with the people to have a better understanding into the simple life overlooking the majestic snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

The photographs below and the next few collections will touch on the villages and Gurung people of the Annapurna region .....

 
The village of Nayapul at the start of the trek The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) check-post at Birethani
 
The village of Birethani is half an hour walk from the starting point at Nayapul
 
 

 
Approaching Ghandrung, the largest village in the Annapurna region The houses and terraces of Ghandrung
 
 
More houses and live-stock of Ghandrung ..... Rainbow after a shower at Ghandrung
 
 
The houses and trekking lodges of Ghandrung are mostly made from bricks
 
 
The Lucky Guesthouse at Chomrong Deurali is located at the avalanche prone area near the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary
 
 
The characteristic blue houses of Ghorepani village, the base for the Poon Hill climb
 
 
A crowded bazaar at Tadapani village Houses and tents at Tadapani

 

Back to Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Trek Gallery

Back to main page