Caption: Date: 1968
Location: Dhankuta, Dhankuta
Description: Gumounni Chautara (round resting spot). The trail from Dharan to Dhankuta crossed the first ridge of hills and descended to the Tamur river and crossed at Mulghat. Half way up the hill from Mulghat to Dhankuta Bazaar is a chautara with two large pipel (ficus) trees. Chautaras form welcome resting spots and the trees provide welcome shade. Keywords: Nepal Photo History Project, Peace Corp Photo History, Peter Von Mertens, chautara, commerce, community, tea shop