In Nepali language “mar” means hard working and “pha” means people. The citizens of this region are hardworking people, with tourism and mule rearing as their main occupation. The Mongolian architecture has influenced the built environment of this place with stone lined walls. The Himalayan trekkers visit this village for its scenic beauty and pristine environment. An idyllic location in the laps of Himalayan ranges, with Tibetan style architecture buildings and joinery system that take advantage of earth insulation to keep warm during winters. The built environment manipulates the natural contours of the site and sits on it adding thrilling beauty to the architectural typology, with large spaces opening towards narrow streets.

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Marpha Nepal-2019