Testimonials
From Carroll Dunham, author The Hidden Himalayas, Tibet: Sacred Landscape and Pilgrimage (Abbeville Press).
No matter how the years go by, Humla has always held a special place in the terrain of my soul. For me, discovering Humla, was like discovering an eye-opening hidden cultural treasure box filled with mystery. As an anthropologist, I think it is honestly one of the most culturally fascinating places in all of Nepal, a cultural tapestry woven from ancient Khasa kingdoms, ancestors of the grand Zhangzhung kingdom of the north, with a mix of Rajput and Thakuri blended into the mix. This causes a living stew of ancient religious traditions stilll alive today, a legacy of Himalayan beliefs and ideas unique to this region.
Catch the rainbow-colored trimmed sun-spashed burgundy hand woven robes of the Nyinba, or the exquisite natural local dye gabun cloth of the neighboring Khas for a glimpse of heritage found in the rich local textiles. From the virgin white multi-pleated dresses of the young Khas girls, to the unique red velvet tunics of Nyinba women, traditional local dress reveals ancient histories. With cliimate change and roads, improved telecom, Humla is quickly changing. But the snow-peaked mountains, the roaring Blue Peacock river as the Karmali is known, continues to harbor unrevealed secrets in its sacred, rugged terrain. Perhaps these elements, and the people of Humla, will speak to your soul as they have to mine for the past quarter century.
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