Ghunsa

"winter place") is a village of Taplejung, Nepal at elevation of 3,475 m and is a major check point for Mt.

This village came into attention after the helicopter accident that killed 24 passengers including most prominent figures in conservation work.

Until recently, many households were semi-nomadic in their quest for capital, with the exception of a few trading families.

Ghunsa can be accessed from Taplejung in three days walk along the bank of Tamur River.

The trail passes by numerous waterfalls and rivulets making it popular among the trekkers all around the world.