Our vision is to see the local community achieve social and economic empowerment through conservation of their natural, cultural and architectural heritage, and in doing so secure the future of the site through sustainable integration with the people of the land.

Mostly self motivated, our initiatives are focused on preservation and conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of Anegundi, based on the three pillars of The Environment, Culture and Arts & Crafts. Each project carried out through these initiatives are a testimony of our philosophy. We believe heritage conservation is a progressive path rather than a regressive bother.

Made by local artisans using sustainable indigenous resources

Inspired by the past and focused on the future, The Kishkinda Trust was established in 1997 in Anegundi of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Since then TKT has been empowering the local communities through various multi-disciplinary projects including capacity building of the community across fields such as architectural conservation, heritage restoration, crafts and design, management and hospitality, education through performing arts and markets and festivals, ensuring that their lives are nurtured, enriched and empowered by their own culture and identities.