Mani Lohani |
Mani Lohani | Himalayan Literature Festival 2026 Mani Lohani is a Nepali writer and television journalist with over three decades […]
HLF Speakers
Khagindra Khusi
Khagindra Khusi is a Nepalese poet, novelist and media professional based in Jhapa. She holds a Master’s degree and has
Geeta Karki
Geeta Karki is a poet and scholar of Nepali literature based in Kathmandu. She teaches at Trichandra Multiple Campus, one of
Kalpana Kafle
Kalpana Kafle is a Nepalese poet and literary organizer based in Bhaktapur. She holds degrees in literature and public administration
Carola Mair
Austrian writer, feminist, and filmmaker Carola Mair’s work centers on human rights, gender equality, and social justice. A global documentary
Sirjana Duwal
Sirjana Duwal is a Nepali writer, journalist, and editor who has been active in literature since a young age. She
Sangeeta Uranw
Sangeeta Uranw is a Kathmandu-based artist, theatre practitioner, and sociologist from Nepal’s indigenous Uranw community. She holds a Master’s degree
Felice Willat
Felice Willat is an award-winning American travel photographer, publisher, and co-founder whose work explores the quiet, enduring beauty of the
Ketan Jain
Ketan Jain is a PhD candidate in the Department of English at Tufts University, where he teaches First-Year Writing seminars
Runa Bandyopadhyay
A bilingual poet, essayist, translator, and literary critic from India, Runa Bandyopadhyay is celebrated for her bold, experimental voice and