A 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 a banyan or peepal (Ficus religiosa) tree, or both, planted to provide shade.
[1] 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.
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