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The sacred path to Base Camp

Religious beliefs and rituals are an important part of daily life for the Sherpa people and although the official religion of Nepal is Hinduism, most of the mountain people are Buddists.
As we ascend to base camp passing Sherpa villages and monasteries, Buddhist symbols and practice can be seen all around. The Manni Stones lining the [...]