Country |
Province State |
Region |
City Town |
District |
Site OR Event |
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Description |
Year Taken |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Muktinath |
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The 7061m high Nilgiri. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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One of the many villages dotted in the Jang Khola Valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Spectacular views across the valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Village perched by a gorge. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Desert scenery. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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The ancient walled Tibetan city of Jharkot sits on a shelf over the Jhang Khola River. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Jharkot is at 3520m. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Multiple storey houses. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Young girl with umbrella. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Mother with child. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Young girl. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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The magnificent Dhaulagiri (8167m), the world's seventh highest mountain. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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The narrow passages of Jharkot. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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The spectacular setting of the ancient town. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Houses made from wood and stone. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Jharkot is a dry Tibetan town. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Houses with prayer flags. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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The red building is a monastery. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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The red coloured monastery dominates the town. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Jharkot |
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Tibetan traders on horseback. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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The trail descends through desert scenery. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Isolated settlements on the valley floor. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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The valley is split by a steep gorge. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Eroded sandstone. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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View of Jharkot. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Donkeys grazing on sparse vegetation. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Khingar at around 3400m. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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The view East to the Thorang La Pass. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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The trail descends below 3400m. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Horses grazing on the shelf above the river. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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The gorge of the Jang Khola River. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Porter carrying furniture. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Spectacular gorge scenery. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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A Tibetan horseman. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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The Jang Khola Valley descends to meet the Kali Gandaki Valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
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Dramatic rock formations. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Jhang Khola Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Kagbeni (2810m) is at the meeting of the Jhang Khola Valley and the Kali Gandaki Valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Kagbeni is a Tibetan village set in an oasis and populated by Tibetans. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Kagbeni is a picturesque village at 2810m. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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The village is at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Jhang Khola river valleys. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Stone work. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Stream running through the village. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Tibetan style houses. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Porter looking out of a wooden window. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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Tibetan style Buddhist chorten. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Kagbeni |
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View Northwards to the restricted border region of Mustang. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The Kali Gandaki Valley is flat with steep sides. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Nilgiri (7060m). |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Dramatic view of mountains and sky. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The valley floor is in shadow in the early morning. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Dramatic cliffs. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The valley floor is flat. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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A side valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The wide valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks peek over the valley wall. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Jomsom |
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Jomsom (2750m) is the regional headquarters and has an airstrip. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Jomsom |
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The busy main street. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Jomsom |
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Political party office. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Jomsom |
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A resting cow. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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View South along the valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The 7060m high Nilgiri. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Barren side valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The Tilicho Valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Spectacular view point. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Syang |
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The painted entrance to Syang (2700m). |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Syang |
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Syang is a Thakali village. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The sparkling Kali Gandaki River. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The pointed Annapurna I at 8091m is the world's tenth highest mountain. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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The Thakali village of Marpha (2740m). |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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The entrance chorten of the village. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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The village is crowded into an enclave to shield it from the high winds that blow along the valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Marpha is set on several levels. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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A sewage system exists under the paving stones. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Street scene. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Thakali villagers. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Carved wooden door. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Buddhist shrine. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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The flat roofs indicate that the region receives little rain. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Firewood and hay collected for the winter. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Woman washing clothes. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Porters passing through the village. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Sheep herder. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Cattle in a courtyard. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Cliffside building. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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A group of Thakali children. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Marpha |
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Mule train. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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The flat valley floor. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Dhaulagiri (8167m) is the world's seventh highest mountain. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
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Manapati (6380m) dominates the southern end of the valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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The stone entrance chorten of Tukche. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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The main street of Tukche (2590m). |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Tukche was once the Thakali capital. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Tukche was a centre of trade between Tibet and India. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Tukche Monastery overlooked by the 6380m high Manapati. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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The monastery is in the centre of the valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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The village has a spectacular setting. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Small Buddhist temple by the edge of the valley. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Curved arch. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Ornate balcony. |
1990 |
Nepal |
Annapurna Trek |
Kali Gandaki Valley |
Tukche |
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Tukche is overlooked by Dhaulagiri (8167m). |
1990 |