Direction C: Himalayan Day — prototype
One day in the hills, from before dawn to night. Scroll slowly.
Our purpose
We are dedicated to supporting Nepal’s agricultural exports by delivering high-quality products rooted in ethical practices and locally sourced ingredients. Driven by our mission to reduce Nepal’s trade deficit, we focus on promoting Nepalese products and services globally, upholding the highest standards of integrity and quality in all we do.
Founded in 2003
Our story
Two decades ago, Ram Bahadur Shrestha, affectionately known as Ram Dai, set out with a vision to promote social welfare by creating employment opportunities. His two sons, Sujan Kumar Shrestha and Suman Kumar Shrestha, joined him in forming Manaram, a name rooted in deep meaning: “Mana,” representing “heart,” and “Ram,” symbolizing “God,” together expressing the company’s core values of “God in Heart.”
This marked the founding of Manaram Himalayan Handicraft (MHHC) in 2003, which has since become one of Nepal’s leading agricultural-based export companies.
Since its inception, there has been no looking back for this trio. Today, guided by our core values and a dedicated team, Manaram has achieved significant growth, establishing itself across multiple sectors.
- 3
- founders: Ram Dai and his two sons
- 9
- enterprises today
- 500+
- people, seven in ten of them women
The name: Mana (मन) means heart and Ram (राम) means God. Together, Manaram: God in Heart.
Driven by People. Defined by Products. Determined by Progress.
Our vision
To be a leading company in empowering Nepal’s local enterprises in agriculture and productive sectors, uplifting the socio-economic status of our people and nation.
Our mission
- To create equal opportunities for people to thrive in a competitive environment, improving their quality of life.
- To support local producers, farmers, and entrepreneurs by sharing expertise and expanding market reach.
- To deliver products and services of uncompromising quality, upholding the Manaram brand and values.
- To offer affordable products rooted in Nepali culture, preserving ecological balance.
- To focus on education and well-being in rural communities, empowering women in production through leadership and decision-making.
Company values
Equal rights
“We value equal rights for all.”
Honesty, hard work, humanity
“We value honesty, hardworking and humanity.”
Shared prosperity
“We operate with a heart to achieve excellence in professionalism to bring prosperity among the employees and treat all involved with the company as the partners of the company.”
Recognition
Nepal’s highest exporter of agriculture-based products.
CIP Award
Commercially Important Person, Government of Nepal
Conferred by the Government of Nepal on 11 February 2020 in recognition of Manaram Himalayan Handicraft’s outstanding contribution to the national economy as Nepal’s highest exporter of agriculture-based products.