Born in Mulpani, near Pokhara
Amrit Gurung
अमृत गुरुङ
Lead vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the folk-rock band Nepathya
Currently Lead vocalist and manager, Nepathya
About
Amrit Gurung helped start the band Nepathya in Kathmandu in the early 1990s. He is still the lead singer today. He is also the only original member still in the band. Nepathya sings folk songs, often in rural dialects. Under his lead, the band became one of Nepal’s longest-running and best-loved bands. They toured widely and became the first Nepali band to perform at Wembley Arena in London.
Amrit Gurung also loves to travel and take photos. He has visited most of Nepal’s districts to collect folk songs and stories. He now lives on a small farm in his home village, Mulpani, near Pokhara.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1968
- Birthplace
- Mulpani, near Pokhara, Nepal
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Musician
- Current role
- Lead vocalist and manager, Nepathya
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Lead vocalist and manager
Nepathya
Career & life timeline
- 1968
- 1990
Co-founded Nepathya with Deepak Rana and Bhim Poon while studying in Kathmandu
- 2001
Released the album Resham
- 2010
Released the album Mero Desh, reflecting on Nepal's post-conflict era
Achievements
First Nepali band to perform at Wembley Arena, London
Organizations & affiliations
- Nepathya
Last updated: 2026-09-06