Nepal River Conservation Trust

The Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT) is a non-profit organization that was established by a group of concerned river guides who recognized the ecological and cultural damage that was taking place on Nepal's rivers at an alarming rate. Our Himalayan rivers are an international attraction however their existence is under threat from damming and other unfriendly environmental practices.

Since its inception in 1995, the NRCT has worked towards conserving Nepal's Himalayan river system, preserving Nepal's cultural heritage and developing an environmentally responsible river tourism industry. The NRCT hosts the Annual River Festival and the Bagmati River Festival to raise the awareness among all river users about the need to conserve rivers, and develop an economical and environmentally sustainable river tourism industry.

The NRCT aims to increase public awareness through workshops, seminars, and special rafting trips to policy makers, journalists, students and other stakeholders.

Visiting

Please contact us to see what local initiatives are underway at the time of your visit to Nepal.

Support Needed

We arrange and participate in a wide variety of programs and initiatives from tree planting and clean-ups to the Bagmati River Festival and awareness campaigns. As a voluntary organisation we are always grateful for any donations we may receive; please contact us directly for details of how you can assist us in our work.