PAHAR grows through the generosity of researchers, climbers, librarians, and mountain enthusiasts worldwide. If you have historical materials related to the Himalaya, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Pamir, or adjacent ranges, we would love to hear from you.
What We Accept
- Historical maps, survey sheets, and cartographic materials
- Expedition reports and accounts (pre-1975 preferred)
- Photographs from historical mountaineering or survey expeditions
- Journal articles, books, and pamphlets related to the high ranges
- Unpublished manuscripts, letters, or diaries with historical significance
- Digitised materials from personal or institutional collections
How to Contribute
- Write a brief description of the material and its provenance
- Include scans or photographs if available (PDF or high-resolution JPEG preferred)
- Send your submission to: contribute [at] pahar [dot] in
Share Your Discoveries
Found something in a library, archive, or private collection that is not on PAHAR? Even a bibliographic reference or tip about where it can be found is immensely valuable. Please get in touch.
Institutional Partnerships
PAHAR welcomes partnerships with libraries, archives, universities, and mountaineering clubs that hold relevant historical collections. We can work with institutions to digitise, catalogue, and make accessible materials that would otherwise remain unseen.
Corrections and Metadata
If you notice an error in a document title, date, attribution, or description, please let us know. Accurate metadata makes the archive more useful for everyone.