Until We Act, the Mountains Will Keep Changing
Nepal’s Himalayas deserve to be remembered before they disappear.
The Vision
Not just photographs. A cultural and environmental archive for generations.
For more than two decades, photographer and producer Gautam Dhimal has been documenting the Himalayas. Now, with the Gehendra Dhimal Foundation and Location Nepal as partners, this three-year mission will capture every major Himalayan range, every glacier, and every fragile water source in ultra high-resolution stills and cinematic films. This will be the most complete visual record of the Himalayas ever attempted.
Why It Matters
Glaciers are melting faster than ever, threatening billions who depend on Himalayan water.
Snowlines are retreating and landscapes are changing within a single generation.
Without action, the chance to preserve these mountains in their truest form will be lost forever.
The Mission
Over three years, our team will embark on more than 300 helicopter flight hours and ground expeditions across Nepal’s Himalayas. From Everest to Annapurna, Kanchenjunga to Dolpo, we will document glacial retreat, fragile ecosystems, and breathtaking landscapes. Using medium format ultra high-resolution camera systems and world-class cinematography, we will create a permanent archive to educate, inspire, and mobilize global audiences.
What We Will Deliver
Grand Exhibition in Kathmandu: Monumental prints, immersive design, global media attention.
Fine Art Book: Published worldwide as a lasting record.
Cinematic Highlight Film: A behind-the-scenes story for international audiences and platforms.
Legacy Archive: A permanent cultural and environmental record for future generations.
Impact and outcomes
Monumental prints for exhibition and scientific reference.
A cinematic highlight film and short documentary content for global platforms.
A large format book for international distribution.
A permanent digital archive for educators, scientists and policy makers.
A turnkey template that donors and partners can replicate in other mountain regions.
Why now
The Himalayas are changing faster than ever. Glaciers retreat, lakes expand, and water systems shift in ways that affect millions downstream. This archive is evidence and urgency. If we do not record these landscapes now, the chance will be gone.
Partnership Opportunities
Donors and Foundations
Support the core project budget and receive high level recognition, bespoke content rights for impact campaigns, and invitation to the Kathmandu exhibition. Suggested ask level example for lead donor outreach: contribution toward the full project or programmatic pillars.
Public Broadcasters and Streamers
Commission exclusive documentary content, access for research, co branding, early screening rights and impact distribution packages.
Equipment and Imaging Partners
Provide technical systems or production support in exchange for co branded content and technical case studies.
Helicopter and Logistics Partners
Offer flight hours, local base support, long range lift or preferred charter terms in exchange for sponsorship credit and preferred brand exposure in exhibitions and films.
Scientific and Research Partners
Receive full archive access for climate research and co produce educational modules and policy briefs.
Corporate Sponsors
Get tailored visibility, hospitality at the Kathmandu exhibition, bespoke branded content and staff engagement programs.
Production and Stewardship
Lead Custodian
Gehendra Dhimal Foundation will receive and steward all funding and will manage accountability, reporting and archive ownership.
Project Director
Gautam Dhimal will lead creative direction, production oversight and the photography program.
Production Partner
Location Nepal will manage permits, line production, helicopter coordination and on ground safety.
Get Involved
This is our chance to preserve the Himalayas in memory, in record, in legacy. Join us in making history.
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