Low Country

Chitwan, Pokhara & Poon Hill · 2025

The Nepal that sits under the snowline — rhino tracks in Chitwan, a villa pool in the heat, a peace pagoda over the lake, and first light on Annapurna. Wildlife, hospitality, and the quieter hours between expeditions.

A one-horned rhinoceros standing at the edge of a dirt track in tall grass
Armor and dust. A greater one-horned rhino on the park road.
A golden-green rice field stretching toward white houses and hazy hills
Harvest light on the paddies — the low country in one field.
A white peace pagoda with a golden Buddha alcove against a clear blue sky
The stupa from below — white dome, gold figure, empty sky.
A still blue swimming pool framed by palms and a thatched cabana
Shade, stone, and still water after the park.
Black-and-white close-up of a seated Buddha statue on a lotus throne
Metal, lotus, and the carved halo behind the closed eyes.
A tall glass of blended pineapple drink with mint and a grilled pineapple wedge
Cold glass, charred fruit, late sun — a still life from the patio.
A silhouetted tree framing a golden lake and hazy mountains at sunset
Golden hour on the water. A few boats hold the middle distance.
Sunburst through lakeside foliage with sparkle on the water
Leaves in front, light on the lake.
A hiker in an Outdoor Research jacket raising both arms at sunrise above snow peaks
First light on the Annapurnas — jacket, pack, and the hour it was made for.
A crowd of trekkers on a rocky viewpoint facing a snow-capped mountain range at sunrise
The viewpoint fills. The range does not get smaller.