Nepalese Collection (page 18)

Nepalese man C016 / 5891
Nepalese man. A Bontava Kiranti of Nepal, aged 55 (circa 1840). Lithograph, Plate 32, from the scrapbook collection made by Hodgson

Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda) flowers C014 / 1579
Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda) flowers

Fish, 19th century artwork C016 / 5889
Fish, watercolour. Plate 16 by Brian Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894) from his collection of reptiles, fish, mammals and birds of Nepal

Three carnivores, artwork C016 / 5888
Three carnivores. Watercolour by Tursmoney Chittenham, a Nepalese artist, circa 1840. Plate 129 from the scrapbook collection of birds and mammals of Nepal, 1818-1858

NEPAL. CENTRAL. BAGHMATI. Bodnath Stupa

Nepal, Kathmandu. Buddhist prayer wheels at Swayambhunath Monkey Temple

Bhutanese writing on rocks and Nepalese chortens, Kurje Lhakhang, Bumthang, Bhutan

MOUNT EVEREST, 1857. Deodhunga, later renamed Mt. Everest, as viewed from Darjeeling, India. Wood engraving, English, 1857

Gurkhas arriving by troop train, Western Front, WW1
Gurkhas arriving on the Western Front by troop train during the First World War. Date: 2 November 1914

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) adult, mouth open, resting on sandbank beside water, Chitwan N. P. Nepal, january
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) adult, mouth open, resting on sandbank beside water, Chitwan N.P. Nepal, january

Hindu sadhu holy man, close-up of head, Delhi, India

Mount Everest, satellite image. North is at top. Mount Everest is the worlds highest peak (8848 metres). The summit peak forms a pyramidal shape just above and right of centre

Highly decorated Nepalese Woman
Solid Nepalese woman, with elaborate jewellery and a large nosering

Gurkha trooper firing in Burma, 1944 Date: 1944

Chinese Tartars - likely to be a man and a woman from the southern part of China toward Tibet and Nepal

A huge Tibetan bell hangs outside a temple in Bodinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Three Buddhist monks carry firewood high above the mountain village of Khare, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

A climber tackles a difficult boulder problem on the glacial moraine at Tangnag, near Mera Peak and Mount Everest, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Lichen grows on an old Buddhist mani wall (prayer wall) constructed on the trail from Lukla to Tangnag, near Mera Peak, Khumbu region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Everest Trail Scenic. Mountains, Prayer Flags, Stone prayer carvings
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Ama Dablam. Mountains of Nepal, from Everest Trail
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Woman Willowing Maize. Annapurna Trail near Pokhara
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Children of the kumbu. Group of 4 Children, Black & White, Everest Region, Nepal
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Everest Trail Scenic. Mountains, Prayer Flags, Stone prayer carvings
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Traditional Stone Buildings. Everest Trail, Nepal
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Mountains of Nepal, from Everest Trail. Nepal
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Ama Dablam. Mountains of Nepal, from Everest Trail
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Maize. Hands holding different maize varietys, Nepal
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Nepal Girl. Portrait. Nepal
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Morning worship, Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Terraced fields as seen in winter from Nagarkot, Himalayas, Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Asia

View of the Nilgiri range whilst enjoying breakfast in Oms Home hotel at Jomsom on the Annapurna circuit trek, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Trekker on the Annapurna circuit trek, the high peak in the distance is one of the Nilgiris, part of The Grand Barrier, Jomsom, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Trekker enjoys the view on the Annapurna circuit trek, Jomsom, Himalayas, Nepal. The high peak in the distance is 7021m Nilgiri, forming part of a wall known as The Grand Barrier. Model released

Trekker taking a photo on the Annapurna circuit trek, between Jomsom and Muktinath, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Man in topi hat takes part in the annual construction of a chariot to be hauled around the streets by participants in a religious festival, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Seto Machendranath temple, close to Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Pagoda style gilt roofed temple in a monastic courtyard now housing shops and market stalls

Girl takes a drink from the water spouts in a temple courtyard at Godavari in the south of the Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Asia

Children play beneath the figures of Shiva and Parvati at a temple in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Clay pots, recently thrown, drying in the sun in Potters square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Asia

Old woman lighting butter lamps in front of Buddha statues draped with new silk scarves, in a small temple, at the Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Tibetan New Year (Lhosar), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Old woman lighting butter lamps in a small temple on the north side of Boudha or Bodhnath stupa, Tibetan New Year (Lhosar), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Monk in meditative prayer before the Buddha eyes of Boudha, the Tibetan Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Two women making offerings (puja) before dawn by the Bagmati river, outside the Shiva temple during the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Men in topi hats sitting on the banks of the Bagmati River at dawn on the day of the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

A holy mans bow placed on a bronze sculpture of a Shiva trident, Hindu festival of Shivaratri, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Panoramic image of Boudha, a large Tibetan stupa at Bodhnath, shortly before sunrise on the first day of Lhosar (Tibetan New Year), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Boudha, a large Tibetan stupa at Bodhnath, shortly before sunrise on the first day of Lhosar (Tibetan New Year), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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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.