The region of Namche Bazaar is a popular place that posses a tranquil atmosphere and is known as the gateway to the Everest Region for most trekkers who visit the region of Namche Bazaar. Namche Healing Center is one of the major Tourist Attractions in Namche Bazaar that is worth visiting. The country of Nepal where the region of Namche Bazaar is found not only possesses rich scenic splendor and cultural treasures but also offers wonderful place for enjoying several adventurous sports. The Namche Healing Center is a wonderful place to gain knowledge about the Tibetan medicine.
The Namche Healing Center aims at providing traditional healthcare for the Sherpa community. The Namche Healing Center in Namche Bazaar was established in the year 1998 by a doctor from the Chakpuri Medical College. The original named of the Namche Healing Center of Namche Bazaar was Himalayan Herbal Medical clinic and was established as a social project registered with the Nepali government as an NGO. The Namche Healing Center is a non profit making organization which is subsidized by Sacred Land Initiatives both financially and also in terms of resources and supply of staffs.
The Namche Healing Center in Namche Bazaar also received funding from the Word Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the People & Plants in the year 2005. You will find here exhibitions of Medi Himal or Medi Nepal, Walter Staaden, Nyima Tashi and other local Sherpas. You will get interesting information about traditional medicine and methods of healing. The purpose of the Namche Healing Center is to raise awareness about Himalayan Medicine and the need for conservation and preservation of medicinal plants in the region. Trekkers who pass this valley can gain useful information about Himalayan Medicine, the rich history of the medicine, and the plants of the region that have medicinal use.
You will also find a traditional doctor known as Amchi, who will advise you on healthcare, diet, meditation and relaxation techniques to de-stress yourself. There is a charity shop, where non timber forest products made by local people and other related items are sold. There is also a video screening room where videos about Tibetan Medicine are screened throughout the day.
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