The Newar settlement of Sunāguthi, located six kilometres south of Patan, is remarkably rich in its largely undocumented tangible and intangible heritage. Recent construction projects including the widening of the road has resulted in the destruction of the village's historic fabric including the formerly open water channel village's historic fabric including the formerly open water channel that once brought water to the Patan Royal Palace. This road is also crucial for ritual processions, which has led to competing interests and agendas. Many historic houses close to the main road have already been demolished and several heritage sites are threatened by further destruction. threatened by further destruction.

NHDP has documented 25 vulnerable sites and monuments.