chautari
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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.{{cite news |title=Traditional resting platforms being displaced with development |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/traditional-resting-platforms-displaced-development/ |access-date=28 December 2020}} 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.