History
Ghami's mani wall — a long, low stone structure inset with thousands of carved mantra stones, most commonly Om Mani Padme Hum — is among the longest such structures in Nepal, built up over generations as villagers and pilgrims added inscribed stones as acts of merit. Passing it correctly means keeping the wall on your right, in the clockwise direction observed throughout Tibetan Buddhist practice.
Stories & Legends
Local tradition holds that each stone added to the wall represents a specific prayer or wish carried forward by the person who carved or commissioned it — making the wall, cumulatively, a physical record of the village's collective devotion across generations.
Practical Tips
Take care to pass the mani wall and the chorten gateways on your right (clockwise) as is customary — guides will usually point this out, but it's worth knowing in advance as a sign of respect.