Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
From left: Expedition leader, Sir John Hunt, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary after the first summit to Mount Everest in 1953 welcomed at Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Flag hoisting ceremony at the opening of the first U.S. Embassy in 1959 located in Kantipath. In the photograph is. Charge d’Affaires L. Douglas Heck and Prime Minister B.P. Koirala.
Flag hoisting ceremony at the opening of the first U.S. Embassy in 1959 located in Kantipath. In the photograph is. Charge d’Affaires L. Douglas Heck and Prime Minister B.P. Koirala.
Flag hoisting ceremony at the opening of the first U.S. Embassy in 1959 located in Kantipath. In the photograph is. Charge d’Affaires L. Douglas Heck and Prime Minister B.P. Koirala.