Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation
Preserving the Legacy of Mountain people
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With Your Help, We are Making The Himalayas a Better Place
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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Dr. Sonam Wangchok Conducts Heritage Assessment Tour in Zanskar
Zanskar, June 2025: Dr. Sonam Wangchok, founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), conducted an extensive site visit to several significant heritage sites across Zanskar, including major monasteries and nunneries.The visit was carried out in...
Heritage Day Celebrated in Kargil
On April 29, Kargil held a cultural event at the historic Khanka, Goma Kargil, as part of the celebrations of World Heritage Day. Since the Goma Kargil Khanka is one of Kargil's most significant historical sites, the celebration of this kind of event there is...
Ladakh Cultural Forum celebrated its 49th Foundation Day
LEH: Ladakh Cultural Forum celebrated its 49th Foundation Day in the presence of chief guest Executive Councillor, Culture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel, and guests of honour president All Ladakh Gonpa Association, Ven Tsering Wangdu, and Prof. Dr Lobzang Tsewang at...
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