Luhiti Restored After 40 Years Through Kohiti Water Connection

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has initiated the revival of the 16th-century Luhiti, a historic water spout, by reconnecting it to a water source from Kohiti after 40 years of inactivity. Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol emphasized the importance of restoring traditional water systems, known as blue landscapes, to preserve the city’s cultural and ecological heritage.

During a field visit to Ward No. 20, Dangol shared that a 127-meter drainage system has already been installed, and a 50mm pipeline will soon be connected from Kohiti to bring water into Luhiti. Once water flow resumes, structural and aesthetic restoration will begin.

The Rs. 7.5 million project is being implemented under the Mahanagar Gaurav Yojana, with a completion deadline set for November 30, 2082. The restoration is being overseen by the Department of Heritage and Tourism in coordination with the Archaeological Interest Conservation Consumer Committee.

In addition, the Tabo Bhindya Twa Guthi, a four-story community building, is under construction nearby with funding from both the provincial government and the city, costing approximately Rs. 6.8 million. Ward Chair Rajendra Manandhar and Dangol stressed that such community spaces should serve cultural and public purposes, not be misused for commercial activities.

The revival of Luhiti marks a significant step toward reclaiming Kathmandu’s lost water heritage and promoting sustainable urban development.