Alko Hiti
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Alko Hiti, also known as Alkwo Hiti, Aluko Hiti or Alok Hiti is a 15th-century dhunge dhara in the city of Patan, Nepal. Thanks to the active involvement of the people who rely on this dhunge dhara for their drinking water, Alko Hiti has remained operational from the time it was built to the present day.
The three main spouts of Alko Hiti
Sign describing do's and don'ts at Alko Hiti. The hole below it belongs to a tutedhara that is no longer in use
Courtyard with Alko Hiti from the south. The Buddha statue and main stairs are on the left, The Ganesha temple is on the right. The entrance gate and sattal-pati are in the background
Alko Hiti viewed from the north-west. The three makara spouts are on the left, two people are crouched in front of each of the lower spouts. The main aquifer of Alko Hiti is behind the courtyard wall in the background
Nagbahal Hiti
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Nagbahal Hiti, also known as Elhānani Hiti is an old, presumably 8th-century, dhunge dhara in Nagbahal, a former Buddhist monastery in the city of Patan, Nepal. In spite of efforts to restore this dhunge dhara, the water is no longer used by the majority of people in the area. However, the space is still being used for cultural events.
Nagbahal Hiti. The 8th-century stele is left of the bottom of the stairs, the life size Buddha statue is behind the grille door at the top
8th century stele
Two spouts of Nagbahal Hiti
Woman at Nagbahal Hiti in 2014