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Editor's Choice

This collection highlights the diverse cultural and natural landscape of eastern Nepal, stretching from the high-altitude Himalayas to the tropical Terai plains. It features significant Sherpa Buddhist sites like Chewong Gompa and Chyangba Village Monastery, alongside the Hindu pilgrimage site of Ramdhuni Temple. The selection also includes the Everest Base Camp Monument at 5,364 meters and the biodiversity-rich Betana Wetlands, offering a cross-section of the region's religious heritage and varied ecosystems.

Everest Base Camp Monument

High-altitude marker at 5,364 meters designating the arrival point for trekkers and the staging area for mountaineering expeditions to the South Base Camp of Mount Everest.

Ramdhuni Temple

Ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in Sunsari district, traditionally associated with Lord Ram and known for maintaining a sacred eternal fire, or Dhuni.

Chewong Gompa Monastery

Buddhist monastery in the Solu region featuring traditional Sherpa architecture and serving as a center for local religious ceremonies and community gatherings.

Chyangba Village Monastery

Community religious center for the Sherpa residents of Chyangba village, representing the spiritual traditions of the Solu-Khumbu district.

Stupa

Traditional Buddhist reliquary monument in the Solu region, used as a site for meditation and prayer.

Betana Wetlands

Community-managed conservation area in Morang district, home to diverse migratory birds, indigenous fish, and soft-shell turtles within a natural wetland forest.

Kanepokhari pond

Natural pond in Morang district surrounded by forest, historically linked to the Mahabharata legend and the ancient kingdom of King Virat.

Elephant Stable

Historical site in the eastern plains used for housing elephants, reflecting the region's history of wildlife management and traditional transport.