Traditions

In regards to provisioning supplies, Ghandruk still relies on porters and horses to bring the goods by foot between Kilu (end of the Jeep trail) and Ghandruk.

Porter greeting a little girl

They carry pretty much anything in those big baskets including our backpacks... 

Here how to built a bamboo basket:

During October and November there is a lot of traffic on the path to Ghandruk as this is the best time to hike throughout the Annapurna. One can cross path with horses, porters, hikers and lately, numerous herds of goats.

Lots of traffic on the path...

Although, the reason behind fattening these goats is the upcoming Tihar (also named Diwali) Festival during which goat meet will be fund in almost all the plates...