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Thakali people of lower Mustang district: mixed traditions between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna

Midway between the Bhotia, or Bhote, Tibetan ethnic groups starting with the Baragaunle Bhote villages north of Marpha and ending with the former kingdom of Lo, the Mustang Kingdom of upper Kali Gandaki south of the Tibetan border, and the Chetri, Magar and Gurung villages downstream south of Tatopani, the last pure Hindu village, there […]

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10 Best Hikes of a Lifetime

In their last issue Travel and Leisure featured their list of the 10 best hikes of a lifetime. They noted and we certainly agree that there are probably thousands of fantastic hikes around the world, although a legendary hike stands out in terms of uniqueness, natural beauty, and sheer exhilaration. Here is their list, tell

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