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Digital Himalaya
Explore digitized ethnographic materials from Nepal, Tibet, and India in the Digital Himalaya archive.
About Digital Himalaya
Digital Himalaya is a digital archive of multimedia ethnographic materials from the Himalayan region, covering Nepal, Tibet, and India. The project was designed by Alan Macfarlane and Mark Turin to develop strategies for storing, archiving, and distributing anthropological materials from the region. It was established in December 2000 at the University of Cambridge and later moved to Cornell University, the University of Virginia, and, from July 2014, the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. It is engaged in a long-term collaboration with Sichuan University.
The homepage lists collections including Birds of Nepal, Census of Nepal, Films, Journals, Maps, Music, Rare Books, and the Thangmi and Thak archives. It also hosts the online editions of three journals. In April 2024 the project joined the Archive Nepal family. Its resources are now accessible on the Archive Nepal platform, and the Archive Nepal team will take over management and maintenance of this website. The source does not describe search tools, download terms, or access conditions.
Key features
- Digitized ethnographic materials from Nepal, Tibet, and India in one archive
- Collections that include films, music, maps, journals, and rare books
- Named archives such as the Thangmi Archive and Naga Videodisc and Database
- Online hosting for the journals Chowkidar, Shezoed, and the Journal of IABR
- Census of Nepal and Birds of Nepal collections listed on the homepage
Best for: Researchers, students, and readers interested in the anthropology and ethnography of Nepal, Tibet, India, and the wider Himalayan region.
Good for
- Brings materials from Nepal, Tibet, and India together in one archive
- Includes several media types, such as films, music, and maps
- Hosts online editions of regional journals, including Chowkidar and Shezoed
Digital Himalaya at a glance
- Website
- digitalhimalaya.com
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Digital Himalaya FAQ
Where are the Digital Himalaya resources accessible now?
According to the April 2024 news on the homepage, the resources are now accessible on the Archive Nepal platform.
Which journals does Digital Himalaya host?
The homepage lists Chowkidar, the journal of the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia; Shezoed: Rigzhung Research Journal; and the Journal of the International Association for Bon Research.
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