In the Shadow of Annapurna, Nyeshyang

Filmed back in 1987 and 1988 this 47 minute Super 8 documentary delves into the amazingly beautiful Nyeshyang valley (also more commonly known as the Manang valley) in central Nepal, the lives of the locals Nyeshyangba and some of the wildlife of the area. We (Kea and I) are forever grateful for the great friends we made in this region both before, during and after these trips!

[@rohittalekar1989]

I just did the Annapurna Circuit. The change is huge and tourism has changed the nature of these villages. The village of Barak looks completely unrecognisable. Thanks for this footage in winters/spring.

[@tshungtagurung4667]

Thank you, Paul O’Connor !!
Felt very good to see my grand-mother, my village, my people and the way of life at that time. I only heard through my parents that how wonderful and difficult at the same time the village life was . I am very thankful to you as now I can witness with my own eyes .Please keep uploading!!
God bless !

[@pauloconnor9180]

Orche Tshungta for your reply. I’m glad you enjoyed the film. Everything has 2 sides so your comment about the wonderful and difficult aspect of traditional life in a harsh landscape such as the Himalayan rain shadow.. is very true!

[@mukhyagurung3297]

Tons of love and hugs to Paul sir for these wonderful documentary !!

[@mrgops3562]

Wow antique videos of our Manang

[@marcmanitou4182]

Nostalgia! I walked the full circuit from Dhumre to Pokhara in 1984 and 1986. That is what the place was really like. Now ruined by the road and us tourists. Thank you for the memories, time to dust the slide projector...

[@gurungtshering1]

So nice to see my elder brother (6.2) and other relatives in this video .... thank u sooooo much for sharing !!

[@pauloconnor9180]

Hi Sam..thanks for your reply and i am glad you enjoyed it... what was your brother's name? Did you also grow up in Manang?

[@gurungtshering1]

My brother's name is Ngedup gurung...he lives in india now

[@pauloconnor9180]

@@gurungtshering1 please say hi to him for me!!

[@gangaramregmi]

Great and historical documentary film by Paul dai and team!

[@annalizan458]

i hope those houses are still standing today,i can't find another docu of this at present time..it's hard to see if theres big changes.. great video❤,i'm so addicted with himalayas documentaries and all those mountains,i watch them all the time,very beautiful and unique culture

[@pauloconnor9180]

Hi Anna, yes those houses are all still standing. The Manang valley ( Nyeshyang) was unaffected by the big earthquake....however quite a few of the Manangi’s filmed have passed on ... cheers Paul

[@tomeggleston367]

Incredible - thanks for sharing

[@karmawangdu1631]

Thank you very much for sharing that is precious.

[@pauloconnor9180]

Karma Wangdu My pleasure!

[@tsheringgurung6511]

Wow

[@samarpanlamagurung9687]

Gurung,Ghale ❤

[@KarmaGurung-vr5nv]

🙏❤️

[@sonamdolma2660]

😊😊

[@tapioportimo2551]

Here is a video slideshow of the full Annapurna Circuit trek from Dhumre to Pokhara including Annapurna Sanctuary in 1984 and -86: czcams.com/video/wxXPsO0Zuzo/video.html

[@ShresthaSubi]

Hi Paul, How do I get in touch with you? Best wishes.