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Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and is typical in many aspects. There a traditional Gurung village, Gairi Gaun, towards the south of the Ghandruk, where the Gurungs grow wheat and barley. Tourists can also try on traditional dresses and take pictures of their memories. There is also an Old Gurung Museum in the village which preserves the culture of the Gurung. The museum is inside an old typical Gurung house and reflects the Gurung livelihood. The museum is inside what was once a traditional Gurung house. Its ground floor room is stuffed with a wealth of objects labelled in English with a description of their use. People exercised creativity and skill to make everything they needed from what they had—same as anywhere. Yet, I was thrilled to see the local rendition of