Home to the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks an important collection of Buddhist texts that were engraved in wood in the 13th Century

Siklis Trek. View across Mustard field towards building and the snow capped mountains Machhapuchhare on the left and the Annapurna IV on the right in the background.Asia Asian Nepalese Scenic Farming...

Circuit Trek. Thakali villagers walking on the snow covered trail between Tukuche and Khobang Asia Asian Nepalese Scenic

Circuit Trek. Decorative painted animal totem representing The God of the Tulachan clan of the Thakalis during the Lha Phewa FestivalAsia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious

Sanctuary Trek. Ghandruk Village with mountains Annapurna South and Hiunchuli in the backgroundAsia Asian Nepalese Scenic

Circuit Trek. Painted animal totem representing the God of the Sherchan clan of the Thakalis during the Lha Phewa FestivalAsia Asian Nepalese Religious Religion

Circuit Trek. Red painted animal totem representing the God of the Gauchan clan of the Thakalis during the Lha Phewa Festival in Larjung villageAsia Asian Nepalese Religious Religion

A woman walking next to the pond near a Rhododendron tree at Panchase Bhanjyang at sunrise with Annapurna South and Hiunchuli snow capped mountains behind and reflected in the water of the pond.Asia...

Circuit Trek. Female animistic protector deity in Kagbeni villageAsia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious animist

Circuit Trek. Female animistic protector deity in Kagbeni villageAsia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious animist

Circuit Trek. Male animistic protector deity beside the gateway to the old part of JharkotAsia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious animist

Circuit Trek. Female animistic protector deity beside the gateway to the old part of JharkotAsia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious animist

Circuit Trek. m-do animistic devil trap hanging above the door to a house in LubraAsia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious animist