Meeting the Gurung People in Ganesh Himal

There are over 100 ethnic groups in Nepal and the Gurungs are one of them. They were my primary interest in visiting Ganesh Himal. I was greeted with a traditional welcome dance upon arrival in the remote village of Khorla Bensi. I learned about their unique marriage customs, where a groom has to work for his bride's family for a year before they get married. I also observed their daily activities, including milking yaks and spinning wool. The village and surrounding mountains are beautiful and offer excellent opportunities for trekking and birdwatching. I compared this experience with my previous encounters with ethnic communities in South Asia.