Suddendly the valley opens wide and you see the village of Pisang (3000m). As the upper part of the valley lies north of the himalaya range, the humid monsum clouds from the south seldom reach it, so that it is a dry land.

The houses ar build in tibeten style with flat roofes. To avoid the very cold wind in winter they are clusterd together

From Pisang you can go either directly to Manang or take the high trail to Gyaru and Ngawal. The later will take about half a day longer, but gives you splendid views on the Annapurna 2 and 4. It also a perfct way for a better aclimatization

The Northface of the Annapurna II rising nearly 5000 m in the sky. One feels very smal and humble when staying before one of these enormous mountains