The beautiful Langtang Valley was literally reduced to ground and more than 200 people were killed when an avalanche triggered by the April 25, 2015 Nepal earthquake struck it.
These photos and videos were taken on April 25, 2016, when scores of people gathered at Langtang for a memorial function.

Lamas recite holy scripts while praying for the departed soul at the ruins of 600-year-old stupa at Langtang of Rasuwa district while marking the first annivesary of April 25 earthquake. A Memorial Mani Wall has been constructed at the site with name of 175 locals and 41 foreigners who were killed in Langtang village after an quake-triggered avalanche hit the village. Photo: Keshav P Koirala

People observe silence at the ruins of 600-year-old stupa at Langtang of Rasuwa district while marking the first annivesary of April 25 earthquake. A Memorial Mani Wall has been constructed at the site with name of 175 locals and 41 foreigners who were killed in Langtang village after an quake-triggered avalanche hit the village. Photo: Keshav P Koirala/THT
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