HIMALAYA: HUMLA: Rice Trader, Humla

The trails in Humla are often so steep, and the hillsides traversed so precipitous, that even sure footed mules are unable to negotiate them. Thus, in Humla you may still witness the bizarre sight of caravans of laden sheep and goats winding their way through the hills. Each carries a small set of panniers, and their load is called a lukal. 

Canon EOS500, 28mm, Fuji Velvia