After months of preparation and collaboration with local government bodies, schools and community health workers, Himalayan Quests Foundation is proud to share the successful completion of our latest Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project in Naukunda Rural Municipality, Rasuwa District. Just 90 km west of Kathmandu yet still one of the most remote and underdeveloped […]
On 26 August 2026, a major flash flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and downstream communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The disaster, triggered by a high-altitude rock-and-ice avalanche and subsequent flood, caused widespread destruction across the region, taking lives of thousands, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Betrawati, in […]
On 22-23 August 2026, the Himalayan Quests Foundation team visited Marsyangdi Rural Municipality in Lamjung to monitor the ongoing construction of the Simpani Health Post and meet with the people involved in bringing the project forward. The visit was an opportunity to see the progress on the ground, review the quality and quantity of work […]
For many people living in rural Nepal, losing vision is often accepted as an unavoidable part of ageing. Yet cataracts remain one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, and a relatively simple surgical procedure can dramatically improve quality of life. In June 2026, Himalayan Quests Foundation (HQF) supported nine cataract patients from Sirkot Village […]
Building essential healthcare infrastructure in remote areas is rarely without challenges. Yet, despite difficult weather conditions and rising construction costs, work on the health post project in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality continues to move forward. From 22–24 May 2026, a monitoring visit was conducted to assess the project’s progress, engage with local stakeholders, and identify any […]
From 29th to 30th March 2026, the Himalayan Quests Foundation team conducted a field visit to Marsangdi Rural Municipality, Lamjung, to monitor progress on the Simpani Health Post Construction Project. This initiative is a key step towards strengthening access to essential healthcare services for communities in this remote region. Where the project stands The construction […]
