Est. 1982 • Kathmandu

Preserving the soul of the Himalayas.

The Nepal Heritage Society is dedicated to the conservation of the tangible and intangible cultural legacy of Nepal. We bridge the past and future through restoration, awareness, and advocacy.

Become a Member
Patan Durbar Square

Conservation Project

The Ancient Courtyards of Patan

Restoration

Active participation in the physical restoration of temples, rest houses (Pati), and water spouts (Dhunge Dhara) across the valley.

Documentation

Cataloging rare artifacts, manuscripts, and oral histories to create a digital repository for future generations of researchers.

Advocacy

Lobbying for stronger heritage laws and organizing heritage walks to raise public awareness about urban encroachment.

Ongoing Initiatives

We focus on high-impact projects that require immediate attention to prevent irreversible loss.

View all projects
Stupa
Restoration

Swayambhu Stupa Maintenance

Regular structural assessments and cleaning of the subsidiary shrines surrounding the main Chaitya to preserve iconography.

Kathmandu In Progress
Heritage Walk
Event

Monthly Heritage Walks

Guided tours through the narrow alleys of Asan and Indrachowk to educate the youth about traditional urban planning.

Valley Wide Monthly
Manuscripts
Research

Digitizing The Chronicles

Scanning and translating ancient inscriptions and copper plates found in private collections to build an open database.

Digital Archive 75% Complete

42+

Years of Service

150+

Monuments Restored

2k+

Active Members

∞

Legacy Preserved

Join the Society.

Become a guardian of Nepal's heritage. Your membership supports our ongoing restoration projects and advocacy campaigns.

  • Exclusive Heritage Walks
  • Annual "Heritage" Journal
  • Access to Archives
  • Voting Rights
ABOUT US

Guardians of a Living History.

Founded in 1982 by a group of passionate conservationists, architects, and historians, the Nepal Heritage Society (NHS) has stood as a bulwark against the erosion of our cultural identity. We believe that heritage is not just about old buildings—it is about the communities that breathe life into them.

Our Origins

In the early 1980s, as rapid urbanization began to transform the Kathmandu Valley, a collective of concerned citizens gathered to address the disappearing traditional architecture. Registered under the CDO Office Kathmandu, NHS was formed to create a platform for civil society to engage with government bodies and international agencies like UNESCO.

Over four decades, we have evolved from a small advocacy group to a recognized institution that has spearheaded the restoration of the Kaiser Mahal gardens, the documentation of the Bagmati river civilization, and numerous awareness campaigns for school children.

1982

Establishment

NHS is officially registered as a non-profit NGO.

1995

Heritage Walks Launch

Initiated the monthly heritage walk program to engage the public.

2015

Earthquake Response

Mobilized volunteers for immediate salvage of artifacts from collapsed monuments.

Executive Committee

2023 - 2025
President

Ambica Shrestha

President

VP

Karna Sakya

Vice President

Sec

Rishma Shrestha

General Secretary

Treas

Dharmendra Shakya

Treasurer

Our Values

Integrity

We operate with transparency in all our projects and financial dealings.

Inclusivity

Heritage belongs to everyone. We ensure community participation in conservation.