Company Profile
Ekta Books and Distributors.
A concise company profile covering Ekta's history, categories, branch presence, showroom identity, and contact details.
History
From Patan roots to a Kathmandu landmark.
Ekta Books began as Ekta Books and Stationers and later became Ekta Books Distributors Pvt. Ltd., while remaining widely known as Ekta Books and Ekta Prakasan.
Company Story
Ekta grew from humble roots in Patan into one of Nepal’s recognized publishing and distribution names, with a long-standing presence in textbooks, children’s literature, dictionaries, academic books, and general reading culture.
Founder and Inspiration
Ramchandra Timothy is the founder and chairman of Ekta Books, inspired by family involvement in publishing and bookselling.
Thapathali Presence
The Thapathali location became part of the company’s identity and a landmark in the history of publishing and distribution in Nepal.
Showroom Scale
Ekta’s Thapathali showroom is a major educational and general books destination, carrying more than 130,000 titles for readers and institutions.
Categories
Categories carried by Ekta.
Select a category group to view representative titles and the kinds of reading Ekta is known for carrying.
Core Reading
- Biography
- Children Literature
- Comics
Literature
- Fiction
- Poetry
- Non-Fiction
Academic and Study
- Academics
- Textbooks
- Dictionary and Thesaurus
Professional and Personal
- Business/Management/Finance
- Self Help
- Health
Ideas and Society
- Politics
- Religion
- History
Ekta Publications
- Ekta Publications
- Nepali Literature
Reach
Branches across Nepal.
Beyond the flagship in Kathmandu, Ekta operates branches in Itahari, Pokhara, and Nepalgunj, extending service to readers, schools, and institutions across the country.
Branch Details
- Thapathali, Kathmandu | (+977-1) 5345787, 5330729, 5360482, 5362091
- Itahari, Sunsari | 025-588899, 9852670663
- Lamachaur, Pokhara | 061-440409, 9846284740
- Nepalgunj | 081-411283, 9858026883
Visiting Note
Please call ahead to confirm current branch hours, stock availability, and the most suitable location for your enquiry.
Contact
Contact details.
For direct contact, catalogue browsing, and showroom information, the following details are available for readers, institutions, and partners.
Flagship Contact
- Address: Prasuti Griha Marga, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Email: ektabook@mos.com.np
- Phone: (+977-1) 5345787, 5330729, 5360482, 5362091
- Availability: Please call ahead for current showroom hours and title availability.
Institutional Enquiries
For school orders, institutional supply, publishing enquiries, and catalogue support, contact Ekta Books and Distributors.