Exploring the Hidden Waters: Hiti Heritage Tour Organized by CCO 🚶‍♀️

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As part of the broader program detailed here, Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) recently organized a special Hiti Heritage Tour in Kathmandu. This initiative aimed to deepen understanding and appreciation of the ancient water management systems — the Hitis — that have sustained Kathmandu Valley for centuries.

Guided by Alina Tamrakar, a passionate heritage enthusiast and a Masters graduate in architecture, the tour took participants to several important Hiti sites across the city. Artists, members of Rotary Club, CCO volunteers, and members of the public joined the walk, discovering not only the beautifully crafted visible structures but also learning about the intricate internal systems that make the traditional water spouts function — a knowledge often hidden from everyday view.

Through this journey, participants gained valuable insight into the ingenuity and sophistication of the historic Hiti system, and the urgent need to preserve this vital part of Kathmandu’s living heritage. CCO thanks all who participated and looks forward to organizing more events that connect our community with our extraordinary cultural legacy.

This initiative is a joint effort of Rotary Club Yela, e-Arts Nepal and Chiva Chaitya Organization.


Tour conducted on: 2025-04-26


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