They will be remembered
Born in Dunai, Dolpa, Ashok Kumar Hamal was a brave, wise, and fearless individual. He was a pioneer in saffron farming in Dolpa and dedicated his life to serving his community. His active involvement...
Born in Kaigaun, Nar Bahadur Budhathoki also served as a minister and member of parliament from the Panchayat period to the multi-party era. He was active in Dolpa’s politics for many years, but in...
Born in Liku village, Dolpa district, Moti Prasad Pahadi was a respected political leader. He served as a minister and member of parliament multiple times from the Panchayat era to the multi-party...
Kyabu Budha was the first elected representative from Dolpa after the establishment of democracy in Nepal. During his tenure, he played a key role in initiating the Jairigad Hydropower Project, which...
a person who left his job as the principal of a government secondary school, engaged in politics, expanded the CPN-UML party in the district, and lived a selfless life without holding any position of...
a resident of Tripurakot , Dolpa the first martyr of Dolpa who lost his life while participating in the Maoist People’s War...
Captain Dinesh Neupane, a brave pilot from Dolpa, saved nine passengers by making an emergency landing after his aircraft malfunctioned, sacrificing his life for their safety. Captain Neupane was on a...
Angad Kumar Hamal is a visionary educator and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to improving access to quality education in Dolpa. Born and raised in the region, he witnessed firsthand...
He played a key role in relocating Dolpa’s district headquarters to Dunai, marking a turning point in the region’s governance. His efforts improved administrative accessibility...
Elected leaders
Sher Bahadur Budha is a Nepalese politician from the Communist Party of Nepal. He is the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development for the Karnali Province Government He was...
Dhan Bahadur Buda is a Nepalese politician and former State Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. Representing Dolpa-1, he has played a key role in promoting tourism and cultural heritage...
Inspiring personalities
Professor Dr. Thapa, a distinguished pharmacist from Dolpa, has made groundbreaking contributions to pharmaceutical education and drug delivery research in Nepal. He has held key academic and...
Professor Dr. Bhairab Kumar Hamal is a distinguished medical educator at the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, contributing significantly to Nepal’s medical education and research. In every...
Arts & Culture
Thinle Lhondup (1943/44 – 2016) was a Nepalese actor from Dolpa, best known for his role as Tinle in the Oscar-nominated film Himalaya (1999). He also appeared in Nepali music videos, including Sa Karnali by Nepathya. Lhondup passed away in Dolpa...
Bimal Dangi, a renowned folk singer from Juphal-07, Dolpa, has had a profound impact on Nepali folk music, particularly in the Lok Dohori genre. His unique voice, heartfelt lyrics, and commitment to promoting Nepali folk culture have earned him a...