Bandipur

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From Pokhara we traveled back on the road we had come, then turned up a winding road that took us high into the mountains to a tiny, very picturesque Newari village called Bandipur. A short stop for a night in what evoked thoughts of Shangri La with the juxtaposition of so many tropical plants, so high in the mountains above the cloud line and overlooking the terraced hillsides (unfortunately all harvested as it is winter) We could look out on the Annapurna range from our balcony. (You can just see it above the clouds in one of the pictures) Being winter, there was a lot of mist, but we did get some clear views of the ranges in the morning, before the cloud drifted across again. (Spring is the time for clear skies)
The village itself was quite charming - very neat and tidy, with lots of guest houses (clearly a tourist village). The air was beautiful and crisp - fresh mountain air - it seemed a lovely place to go trekking from - perhaps when we have more time next trip.

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Photos

Annapurna in the clouds
Glimpses of the snow capped mountain range at top of pix

Boys playing Shove Penny
Or a form thereof. A round disc is slid across the board into a pocket at the corner

Walking grass
The ladies at work, carrying rushes for thatching