page_title: Chautari
hierarchical_section_title: Chautari
caption_attribution_description: English: A Chautari (चौतारी) located at a village in Nepal
context_page_description: Chautari is a rest stop usually found along the foot trails of rural Nepal. They are usually made by piling stones to create a platform and usually have Banyan or Peepal tree planted on to provide shade. The primary aim of a chautari is to provide a brief rest stop to travelers hiking along the trail. However, in a village, they also provide a place for social gatherings after a day of work.
context_section_description: Chautari (चौतारी) is a rest stop usually found along the foot trails of rural Nepal. They are usually made by piling stones to create a platform and usually have Banyan or Peepal (Ficus religiosa) tree (or both) planted on to provide shade. The primary aim of a chautari is to provide a brief rest stop to travelers hiking along the trail. However, in a village, they also provide a place for social gatherings after a day of work.
caption: A Chautari (चौतारी) located at Phalebas village of Nepal
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