Founded in 1982 | Thapathali, Kathmandu

A landmark name in books, publishing, and educational distribution.

Ekta Books and Distributors is one of Nepal’s pioneering names in book publishing and distribution. From Patan roots to its long-standing Thapathali presence, the company has built a trusted place in educational and general reading culture.

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More than four decades of legacy Largest educational showroom in Nepal Branches across Nepal
About History, founder, and company identity. Company Profile Full official-company information in a dedicated page. Browse Catalogue View and download catalogue files from this website. Publications Academics, children’s literature, and general books. Categories Core subjects and genres available through Ekta. Showroom Official floor highlights and real showroom imagery. Contact Visit, call, email, or review the main contact details here.
About

A Kathmandu institution shaped by publishing, distribution, and educational purpose.

Official company information describes Ekta Books as one of the pioneers in book publishing and distribution in Nepal. Founded in 1982, it began as Ekta Books and Stationers and later evolved into Ekta Books Distributors Pvt. Ltd.

Ekta grew from humble beginnings in Patan into a recognized name in Thapathali, Kathmandu. Over time it built a reputation around quality textbooks, children’s literature, Nepali literature, dictionaries, academic books, and general reading.

The official company history also places founder and chairman Ramchandra Timothy at the center of that journey, identifying his earlier inspiration from family involvement in the publishing and bookselling trade.

Today the company stands for continuity, trust, and educational value delivered with scale.

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Ramchandra Timothy, founder and chairman of Ekta Books

Founder

Ramchandra Timothy is identified on the official company history page as the founder and chairman of Ekta Books.

Ekta Books building from the official company page

Thapathali Landmark

The company’s Thapathali presence has become part of its identity as a major destination for educational books and general reading in Kathmandu.

Legacy with Purpose

Ekta has built its reputation through educational depth, broad distribution, and a showroom culture that serves both serious learners and everyday readers.

Publishing and Distribution

A broad publishing house with a clear educational spine.

The official website organizes Ekta’s publishing identity around three visible pillars: academics, children’s literature, and general books.

01

Academics

School texts, higher-level academic materials, dictionaries, reference books, and subject-focused publishing designed to support structured learning.

02

Children’s Literature

Reading for younger audiences, including early learning, storybooks, and age-appropriate titles that encourage long-term reading habits.

03

General Books

Literature, nonfiction, culture, self-development, history, and a wide range of general-interest titles for readers beyond the classroom.

Categories

A concise view of the categories featured on the official website.

The official Ekta website highlights a broad mix of educational, literary, and general-interest categories. This section keeps that range visible in a cleaner and more practical format.

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

House and Imprints

  • Ekta Publications
  • More Categories
Showroom

The official showroom experience, captured through real Ekta images.

According to the official showroom page, Ekta’s Thapathali showroom is the largest educational store in Nepal, with more than 130,000 titles across children’s reading, general books, higher education, and specialist collections.

Children's reading area inside Ekta Books showroom

Children’s Book Park

The showroom includes a dedicated children’s area designed to make navigation easier for young readers, parents, and guardians.

Floor 1 of Ekta Books showroom with readers browsing shelves

Floor 1

Fresh novels, classics, biographies, self-help, language titles, and educational materials sit together in a reader-friendly environment.

Floor 2 of Ekta Books showroom lined with academic and reference books

Floor 2

University-level reference books, dictionaries, management, engineering, literature, law, journalism, and teaching resources are highlighted here.

Floor 3 of Ekta Books showroom showing broad specialist collections

Floor 3

Specialist collections extend into agriculture, medicine, veterinary science, fashion, forestry, gardening, wildlife, photography, and craft.

Reach

Serving readers and institutions beyond Kathmandu.

The official company profile states that Ekta has branches across Nepal, extending from Itahari in the east to Lamachaur, Pokhara, and onward to Nepalgunj in the west.

KTM

Kathmandu

Flagship showroom and public-facing landmark in Thapathali, at the center of the company’s identity.

ITH

Itahari

Eastern reach that supports readers, schools, and academic demand beyond the capital region.

PKR

Pokhara

Lamachaur branch presence that extends educational distribution deeper into western Nepal.

NPG

Nepalgunj

Western branch coverage that strengthens Ekta’s role as a national publishing and distribution house.

AS

Associate Companies

Officially listed associates include Ekta Educational Palace in Man Bhawan, Lalitpur; Ekta Book House Pvt. Ltd. in Gandhi Nagar, Siliguri; and Timothy Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. in Jalpaigadi, West Bengal, India.

CT

Core Strength

Ekta combines national distribution, a landmark flagship showroom, and long-running educational publishing under one established company identity.

Contact and Visit

Visit the flagship showroom or connect directly.

Ekta’s official contact pages place the company in Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal, with direct access for readers, institutions, and distribution partners.

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