Base Camp · 4,130m

Finding stories
where the Destinations
end.

I'm Raja Shahi, a Kathmandu-based traveler and photographer. This is a slow record of high passes, prayer-worn courtyards, and the quiet hours between summits.

7
Summits
5,715m
High pass
27
Regions
Raja Shahi portrait photograph
Photographer & Traveler
Kathmandu · Nepal

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Raja Shahi standing above the morning sea of clouds at Manungkot, Tanahun

Above the sea of morning clouds

High above Damauli, dense morning fog blankets the valley like an endless white ocean. Standing at Manungkot feels like being suspended above the clouds.

Raja Shahi on his scrambler motorcycle overlooking the night lights of Kathmandu from Whitehouse Resort

A constellation of valley lights

Riding up the quiet hill road to Whitehouse Resort, the bustling city below turns into a sprawling galaxy of golden lights under the night sky.

Raja Shahi boating and kayaking on Phewa Lake in Pokhara with lush green hills in the background

Drifting through Phewa's calm

Drifting across the calm waters of Phewa Lake with a paddle in hand, the lush green hills of Raniban reflect like glass. Pure peace on Pokhara's waters.

Small frames, large skies landscape

Cascading tiered mountain waterfall under bright sunny blue skies
Three riders with motorcycles navigating a rugged mountain trail
Night panorama of the illuminated city valley from a high vantage point
Raja Shahi resting on a viewpoint bench gazing into the sea of morning mist
Raja Shahi standing at the edge of Fewa Lake at dusk in Pokhara

I travel slowly, so the mountains and waters have time to speak.

Rooted in Pokhara with sweeping views over Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range, I spend my days exploring Nepal’s ridges, serene lakesides, and high mountain passes. My journey blends outdoor exploration with visual storytelling—capturing authentic moments from quiet valley viewpoints to rugged Himalayan trails.

Raja Shahi overlooking Phewa Lake and the lush Pokhara valley from a scenic viewpoint
Pokhara Valley Phewa Lake Outdoor Adventure Slow Travel Nepal