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Where do the Magar and Gurung peoples live in Nepal?
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In Nepal, the Magar and Gurung peoples reside in distinct mountainous regions:
- Magar: They live primarily on the western and southern flanks of the north-central Dhaulagiri mountain massif. While they inhabit western Nepal, they are known to migrate seasonally to other parts of the country.12
- Gurung: They live mainly on the southern flank of the Annapurna mountain massif. They are known to pasture their cattle at high elevations, reaching up to 12,000 feet (3,700 meters).32
Both groups are recognized as Tibeto-Burman language speakers and have gained historical renown as Gurkha soldiers.13