Sky burial: Know all about this unique practice in Nepal’s Himalayas

It is the universal truth that everyone dies. However, the death rituals vary according to one’s community and values. There are various kinds of death rituals and the ancient Tibetan funeral known as sky burial is one among many. It is a unique tradition as it follows an unusual but distinctive procedure.

In this tradition, the deceased human’s body is initially dismembered. Then, it is set on display in an elevated location, as an offering for the sacred vultures . This tradition is followed by people living in the trans-Himalayan region of Nepal, which includes the Humla, Jumla, Dolpa, Mustang and Manang districts.