Machapuchare, Machhapuchchhre or Machhapuchhre, is a mountain situated in the Annapurna massif of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. Its highest peak has never been officially climbed due to the i
Machapuchare from near Chhomrong
Machapuchare seen on the way to Annapurna Base Camp
Gurung or Tamu are a Tibetan ethnic group living in the hills and mountains of Gandaki Province of Nepal. Gurungs speak the Gurung language, which is also known as Tamu Kyi and is a Sino-Tibetan langu
Machapuchare
…the tail of a fish, hence the name meaning "fish's tail" in Nepalese. It is also nicknamed the "Matterhorn of Nepal". It is a sacred peak for the Gurungs and the people of Chomrong. The mountain is said to be sacred as a home to the god Shiva. It is believed that Machapuchare has never been climbed to…
Gurung people in traditional attire
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Gurung Ghandruk
Gurung girl celebrating Tamu Lhosar (Gurung New Year)