One of the most astonishing sights in the mountain region is to see the the way in which food and supplies are transported.  Typically from Nayapul via porters or mules along the narrow and sometimes dangerous treks to the villages.

Overt the past few days we’ve seen everything from Pringles to marble, solar panels and rocks etc. being carried.  Men are no exception, women also carry goods.

As you can see in the first picture, I tried my hand at carrying a basket with a few potatoes and boy was it difficult – you need a thick neck!. Typically, loads weight up to 100kg – a porter gets around £15 for hiking two days, food and accommodation is provided.

I take my hat off to these hardened men and women. In the monsoon season many of the walkways are too slippery for the mules so they get a vacation.