Walkabout with Anil: Hiti, Kathmandu Valley's ancient water supply system | Nepali Times

Considered one of the greatest technological achievements of the Kathmandu Valley civilisation, hiti are traditional stone water spouts built inside conduit basins below the ground level, where drinking water flowed non-stop. Centuries after they were built, these systems are still support the urban populations of Kathmandu Valley and is the reason the cities continue to thrive.
In this episode of Walkabout with Anil, heritage conservationist Anil Chitrakar takes us around three hiti in Patan: Thapa Hiti, Sauga Hiti and Sundhara, and explains why these systems are an integral part of Kathmandu Valley, and the history, science and engineering behind these amazing systems.
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[@rajeevhada1094]

Anil! Good work you are doing. Need to teach more on the medieval history of Kathmandu Valley. Thanks for doing this.

[@sarawillards962]

I could say I admire dearly the author's topic: the ancient intelligence of civil plannings is really a great approach for us to appreciate the greatness of our ancestors. It is simply stunning how ancient citizen have a massive city network worked out: a city both escetical and practical. Great indicators for the level of wealth, spiritual development, and productiveness.

[@Utpalasia]

The spouts are more than conduits - they are part of the cultural heritage, civic "art", and make sustainable resources available. Excellent presentation, Anil ji!

[@Dashrathlama]

I really hope Mr. Anil designs a Nepali history course and it'll be in Nepal's education system.

[@mhrjnprazol]

Anil Chitrakar, this is the man to with immense knowledge of ancient heritage and technology. Yet so much humble and down to earth. Why we do not have people like him appointed in the position to manage and run Nepal Department of Archeology or other similar organization.

[@msherpa5124]

Please keep on updating with similar topics. With the rise of modernism and minimalist design these kinds of artifacts and design should be getting same amount of care and attention. It has so much more soul and richness behind every little details.

[@James-cr7wr]

This is the kind of video that keeps me on KZbin. Thanks for the fascinating information about a culture so far from home

[@kevinmaharjan]

Very informative video indeed, kudos to everyone behind this 🙏

[@tonyresham8096]

More often than not I have been known to yawn at efforts to inform me. NOT THIS TIME! Brilliant

[@rabinpoudel1617]

Thank you sir for information

[@bishaldhakal2938]

I was expecting these kind of videos from anil sir, and expect futher more videos..

[@janrandles8683]

Tashi Delek Anil! Thank you so much for these videos. I feel so fortunate to have visited the area in 2018. I hope to return as Nepal and its people have a place in my heart. Greetings from East Tennessee, US. 🇳🇵

[@chatrikhatri3982]

THANKU SOMUCH SIR🙏🙏❤❤

[@saraf4387]

So interesting, informative and beautifully produced. I appreciate that you mentioned the ecological balance of frog-snake-mongoose and the role of trees and vegetation in slowing and filtering water as it comes down the hills. That the system is being used also demonstrates the huge value of this ancient legacy!

[@dashlama1936]

Some things he says are confusing at times nonetheless, the work you guys are doing is great. I've learned so much. This sort of thing should've been in our education system. Every Nepali needs more of "Walkabout with Anil". Best Wishes.

[@arunajoshi4614]

we need this type of content back.

[@dipendragaming1019]

We are very important my city and all about my capital Kathmandu water full very nice😮😮

[@HaveAGoodHeart]

amazing ancient wisdom!

[@interiordesignmakers]

informative, loved it👍👍👍

[@lomaspj]

very interesting video. the underground canals / conduits are lined with black clay to form a channel.. and filled with sand / gravels to naturally filter the water. the waters are often channelized from a nearby pokharis (ponds) which act as reservoir.

[@pa4748]

Dear Anil. This is the most interesting video on Kathmandu Valley. I am really inspired to go to Nepal. Is August very rainy and disruptive or is it pleasant despite the monsoon? thank you so much. Congratulations for your knowledge of history and art.

[@diwakarchettri7536]

Thank you so much for sharing about a topic I've been interested in since childhood. I grew up in Pulchowk area (just above the dhunge dhara) and was bewildered by its different stages in different times of the year. Often young boys would plug the hole so that a pool would form to swim! One thing, I have never understood is: Where does the water go? The spout is in a depression itself, so I find this quite puzzling!

[@Roman-br2qr]

All newari old cities are located on hill top be it yei(kantipur), khwopa (bhaktapur), yala(patan), kipu (kritipur). The water from hiti drains into rice fields then on to nearby rivers.

[@sanjeepshrestha61]

There are more amazing heritage yet to be found

[@binodkarkinp3254]

Tq Anil Dai

[@anujshresthaCBGN]

Great coverage , valuable information !!

[@ThetagzBlogspot]

Our own qanat!

[@lasatashakya1804]

very informative video Anil Sir

[@sumitmaharjan3564]

How does the drainage work? Where does the water go? For ga: hitis drainage needs to be even deeper for water to flow. Does drainage from one hiti pollute source of another hiti?

[@shutpoet]

Any updates on this story after Balen's work

[@bibek4046]

great work

[@aishanigoswami1040]

Very interesting and informative. Traditional systems were built on great wisdom. I have one question though. What happens to the excess water that gets collected in the depression below?

[@sarawillards962]

It kept me thinking for a while why the it designed so deep: if the water flowed very large then can it happen that the it becomes a small pool?

[@iamsega7]

I'm here after watching Balen Shah's interview

[@makegurung9130]

Kasto daroo ho evta haath ma gaagri ra aarko ma 20 liter ko bottle maza shita bharaing chardai cha

[@bijay9133]

Yap this system works on gravity

[@sanjeepshrestha61]

We should protect and promote this and advertise about this bad research about it

[@swastiksh]

You were angry looking at history.