Compiled by    
     Liesl Messerschmidt
     Tsering Dolma Gurung
     Frances Klatzel

Contributions by
     Mukhiya N. Lama
     Tashi Wangyel Ghale
     Tashi Rapten Ghale

"This mountain place has made us who we are as a people, our language and our culture."

This book is for the curious, for those of you who wish to delve into the life and times, current and past, of the people of Manang so that you will experience more than just the powerful river gorges and mountain peaks.

We hope to introduce you to the rich cultural history, dynamic geography, and melodic languages of the Manang Valley. By presenting the rich oral tradition of legends and myths, we hope to evoke a deeper understanding and appreciation for the adventurous and spiritual Manangpa people, the age-old fortress ruins, the Buddhist Gompas (temples) and monasteries, the Lamas (priests) and monks, hand-crafted spiritual artefacts, and colourful festivals.

Product Information

For in Nepal, Stories and Culture of MANANG can be purchased through Mera Publications ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) as well as in select Kathmandu bookstores.