The forbidden mountain

Machapuchare (6997m) during sunset, as seen from Annapurna Base Camp. It is revered by the local population as particularly sacred to the god Shiva, and hence is off limits to climbing.
Machapuchare (6997m) during sunset, as seen from Annapurna Base Camp. It is revered by the local population as particularly sacred to the god Shiva, and hence is off limits to climbing.