The Raimatang Khola Riverbed

The Raimatang Khola forms a protective curve around the north and west of the village. For much of the year, the river is a lazy braid of crystal-clear streams flowing across a wide, stony basin. Children hop between the pebbles, locals wash clothes in the shallows, and you'll often see clouds of butterflies fluttering along the banks. But when the monsoon rains arrive, the gentle stream becomes a roaring torrent.