Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation
Preserving the Legacy of Mountain people
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The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation has been working for the past 15 years to conserve and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the Himalayas, particularly in Ladakh, with generous support and donations from well-wishers. We appreciate the contributions provided by our supporters in any form that is possible.
Sustainable Solutions For The Future
The activities of HCHF are language and literary development, community-based management of cultural and natural resources, folk traditions, art and craft skills promotion and revival, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage. In order to encourage community involvement and cultural preservation, we also place a strong emphasis on awareness campaigns and training workshops. Another important aim is to encourage scientific research and documentation of the impact of climate change on these mountain cultures. This knowledge, we believe, will propel the development of sustainable solutions to mitigate its degradation.
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Conservation and Restoration
Stupas belong to the oldest architectural forms been built in all countries where Buddhist philosophy flourished. Their actual shapes and symbolism developed for more than 2550 years and became a multi-purpose symbol, a treasure of knowledge about outer and inner phenomena, the universe, the nature of our mind and the path leading to the state of full development or enlightenment.
So far, HCHF has restored 60+ stupas across various villages in Ladakh and trained local masons to restore heritage sites. We have also successfully completed five major ancient wall painting conservation projects in Sumda Chun Stupa (Sumda village), Takkhung Khawoche (Cave Temple, Leh), Chomophu Temple (Nubra), Bodhkharbu Gonpa (Kargil), and a painted stupa (Shara village).
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8th Siachen Folk Festival Concludes in Nubra Valley, Ladakh
The 8th edition of the Siachen Folk Festival successfully concluded in the scenic Nubra Valley of Ladakh. The two-day cultural celebration was organised by Chamskong Chostsogs Tsogspa, Chamshen, in collaboration with Heritage Himalaya, to showcase and celebrate the...
Founder of HCHF, Dr. Sonam Wangchok, Serves as Resource Person at Four-Day Workshop on Buddhist Culture and Heritage
From August 21 to 24, 2025, a comprehensive four-day workshop on culture, language, heritage, and moral education was organized by Sherap Skyadtsal Ling Library, Thiksay, for the youth of Ladakh. Dr. Sonam Wangchok, Founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage...
Urgent Call for Conservation of Phuktal Monastery, Zanskar: HCHF Submits Report to Hon’ble CEC, LAHDC Kargil and Concerned Authorities
Dr. Sonam Wangchok, Founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), has formally submitted a site visit report to the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, along with the concerned...
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