If every mountain had a village...

 Introducing Ghorepani, a mountain village in Myagdi District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of northern-central Nepal, which is an ultimate vision of heaven on Earth. Moreover, this scenic landscape comprises an exquisite mountain range which has its very own story. The range exhibits the best views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchre and other neighboring peaks. Unfortunately, even this pristine environment is deeply disturbed by the growing pressure of climate change, global warming and anthropogenic impacts. Nevertheless, local inhabitants, Gurungs and Magar are fighting at their best in protecting and continuing their conservation conducts in this eco-fragile section of Hindu-Kush region. It is quite influential to see how familiar these people are with their land, stream, rivulets, wildlife, forest, culture and tradition. Adding up, these villagers patrol the village to spot illegal deeds, and manage rubbish to keep the land and mountains clean. Having grown up in the highland village, they are specifically proud of their mountains that surround all of them. Thanks to this mountain community which help protect forest, wildlife, fragile eco-system and adopt to climate change vulnerability. Thanks to their dedication and endless efforts in eco-system restoration of this tough mountain terrain. Thanks for passing the conservation and restoration legacy to younger generation in solving the environmental problems of today and tomorrow. What a village it is. If every mountain had a village that was trying to protect it, we wouldn't have environmental problems we have today. If every mountain had a village...

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Camera Setting and Property:
Canon EOS 700D
Settings: Aperture f/9 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 23/1

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