L to R: Myself, Nani (as the locals call her), our guide, Sanjay
We saw a house (the only one in a radius of about 3kms) on our way back to Gushaini GHNP*. Me and my husband were amazed to learn that Nani, aged 75+ years, lived all by herself in the forest. She has a small garden in front of her hut, where she grows her own food. For other other daily items (such as kerosene), she depends on the local guides/porters escorting visitors on their treks. The house is built on a 10-15 feet elevated platform to protect it from wild animals.
*Named a Unesco World Heritage Site in June 2014 (just after our
visit J coincidently), Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), is a home to
several rare species of flora and fauna and acclaimed for its bio-diversity.
Check this website ( http://himalayanecotourism.com/) if you are planning a
trek at GHNP.
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