Gumba Overview
The oldest Monastery in Pokhara was originally established in 1960 by the Nyeshang peoples migrated from Manang of the Himalayas. It is situated on top of a small green hill and surrounded by thick forest with a magnificent view of the whole Annapurna range of Himalayas and the Pokhara city. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Pokhara. However, few tourists visit has allowed the Monastery to remain tranquil and majestic.
The Monastery was rebuilt between 1994-2001. Due to the devastating earthquake in April and May 2015, there are extensive structural damages in the Monastery and the monk hostels. For the past few years, the condition was worsened by continuous landslides in the area due to lack of proper retaining walls, making it unsafe for living. At present, the monks still live inside these unsafe and partially damaged hostels. The monks live in fear of their safety. We too fear for the safety of the monks and all living in these hostels.
The reconstruction of the Monastery and its surrounding buildings including the monk hostels need to be done urgently. The monastery is in dire need of help in cash and in kind to materialize this mission.
