Nepalese Collection

Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal. Taken at Lhosar, the Tibetan new year, hence the abundance of new prayer flags

Himalayas: Mount Everest

Kanchenjunga, 1936 (tempera on canvas)
5642755 Kanchenjunga, 1936 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 60.5A--99 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Mount Everest from Kala Pata, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Mt Machapuchare (Machhapuchhre) 7059m, The Fishtail peak, Himalayas, Nepal

Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis grandis)
Himalayan poppy flowers (Meconopsis grandis)

Buddhist stupa at Bodnath (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Trekking en route to Anapurna, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Annapurna South, 7219m, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

A boy hugs a tree trunk as he prepares to take part in an attempt to create a Guinness World Record for the most number of people hugging trees for two minutes in Kathmandu June 5, 2011

Nepal, Pokhara, Sarangkot, Panoramic View of Annapurna Himalaya Mountain Range

A supposed Holy man dressed as Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, posing for photographs, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha. Nepal, 1825. Gilded brass
MAYA & SIDDHARTHA, 1825. Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha. Nepal, 1825. Gilded brass

Nepal, Pokhara, Annapurna range reflecting in Phewa Lake NEPAl, Pokhara, Annapurna range reflecting in Fewa or Phewa Lake at dawn

Siva Parvati in armour
3559472 Siva Parvati in armour by Nepalese School, (5th-6th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; (add.info.: Kankeswori Kathmandu); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday, 5th-6th century AD, Kathe Simbhu
5309534 Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday, 5th-6th century AD, Kathe Simbhu by Nepalese School, (5th-6th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu

Image depicting the medicine Buddha, the supreme healer in monastic robes with a bowl containing the medicinal plant
2562077 Image depicting the medicine Buddha, the supreme healer in monastic robes with a bowl containing the medicinal plant arura in the left hand (gouache on cloth)

Vajrasattva, Mandala, depicting the self created tantric Buddha without any beginning or end in an eternal embrace with
2562068 Vajrasattva, Mandala, depicting the self created tantric Buddha without any beginning or end in an eternal embrace with prajna wisdom (gouache on cloth)

Nepal, Pokhara, World Peace Pagoda

King George V shooting expedition 1911
His Imperial Majesty making his way through the jungle during the great big-game shoot in Nepal. Date: December 1911

Sikkim, Northern India - The Maharajah Maharani and suite
Sikkim - a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayas - The Maharajah Maharani and suite. Date: circa 1910s

Three old men watch the world go by on a street in Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Asia

Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Guardian lions on the steps of a temple. Foggy winter morning November 2005

Swayambhunath (Swayambhu) (Monkey Temple) Buddhist stupa on a hill overlooking Kathmandu, taken at dawn with Orion in the sky behind the prayer flags, Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal

Potters Quarter, Bhaktapur (Bhadgaun), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Aerial view of Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Temples at Patan, Nepal, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Temples at Patan, Nepal, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Yellow-throated marten, artwork C016 / 5897
Yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula). Plate from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Everest, Himalayas, Nepal

Buddhist Mani-Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, attended by Sherpas (Editorial Usage Only)

A dye trader offers his brightly coloured wares in a roadside stall in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

The shikra (shikara) style temple that is the winter residence of the Rato Machendranath, a carved figure of a Hindu deity, Bungamati, Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Asia

Durbar Square at dawn with Garuda statue on column facing Krishna Mandir temple built in 1637 in Indian style, with twin roofed pagoda style Jagannarayan temple behind, Patan, Kathmandu Valley

Two stone lions guard the entrance to Mul Chowk courtyard in the Old Royal Palace, with the Hari Shankar Mandir Hindu temple to the left, Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patan

Close-up of the hand of Ganga, a river goddess statue in Mul Cowk courtyard, Durbar Square, Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Lamps and prayer wheels, Gold Temple, Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Brightly coloured powder for offerings, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Stupa and Tengboche village, Everest region, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Ama Dablam peak, Mt Everest Region, Himalayas, Nepal

Mt Machhapuchhare (Machapuchare) (Fish Tail), 7059m, the Himalayas, Nepal

Gandruk Village, Annapurna South, Himalayas, Nepal

Busy city street scene, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Vintage 19th century photograph: Nepalese, Nepali, Nepal woman in traditional clothes, image taken in northern India

WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army forces on the Western Front in France. Date: 1915

Nepal, Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple (Nepal Most important Hindu Temple)

Krishna temple, Durbar Square, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal

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"Nepalese: A Journey through the Land of Serenity and Majesty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Nepal, a land that captivates with its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. In Kathmandu, behold the magnificent Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath, an architectural marvel that emanates tranquility. As you venture into the Himalayas, prepare to be awestruck by the towering presence of Mount Everest, a majestic peak that beckons adventurers from around the world. Gaze upon its grandeur from Kala Pata, where every glimpse is a testament to human determination and nature's awe-inspiring power. Discover Mt Machapuchare (Machhapuchhre), standing tall at 7059m. Its snow-capped peaks seem like guardians watching over this mystical land. And amidst these mountains lies the delicate beauty of Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis grandis), painting vibrant hues against an alpine backdrop. Find solace in the sacredness of Bodnath's Buddhist stupa (Boudhanath), where prayers mingle with whispers carried by gentle winds. Trekking towards Annapurna reveals nature's splendor as you traverse rugged terrains adorned with Annapurna South's imposing presence. Delve into Nepal's ancient history through art; witness Siva Parvati in armor or celebrate alongside them as they embrace their infant Kumar on his birthday - remnants from centuries past found in Kathe Simbhu. Marvel at Vajrasattva Mandala, an eternal embrace between tantric Buddha and prajna wisdom depicted on cloth – a symbol without beginning or end. But it is not just monuments and art that define Nepal; it is also its people who hold immense love for their land. Witness a young boy hugging a tree trunk passionately before participating in Guinness World Record attempt – showcasing their deep connection with nature.