With the aroma and packs of spices and herbs hanging on the ceiling, the traditional medicine practitioners could be found in the old cities petite streets, manifesting their centuries old techniques of traditional medicine. Every morning, one can see people flocking in their shops for medicines holding their quest in finding a remedy for their unknown problem. Within second the practitioners checks the eyes, tongue and other vital status and then forward his statement in related with the treatment. Looking at it from the technical side, the practitioner’s first studies the feasibility of the patient’s body enclosing the symptoms creating a scenario of diagnosis stage, as in Ayurved, disease is regarded as a symptom of imbalance where disease is treated for symptom not for the disease. Then after evaluating the status, the practitioner forwards medicines of mixed herbs with aromatic spices. These doses of spices are supposed to be taken at specific time with maintaining strict diets. Although, for a normal person it’s hard to stand the smell or taste but one cannot quantify the reality of these medicines being free from side effects and on the same hand the relatively low prices have certainly increased its popularity among local’s specially old aged people. The basic ingredients of these medicines are composed of fine herbs and spices that the Ayurvedic researchers gather from the forest and other markets in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar where the exotic and indigenous herbs are evolving as a good import and export business. In our country, from the ancient time civilization has been adjusted in the cast and creed system where each of the cast has been endowed with specific work for e.g. Chhetri are entrusted as warrior clan, Bahuns are entrusted with religious activities, Baidhayas are entrusted with the medical line etc. The practice of this systematic civilization has not only helped the people to develop specific skills and techniques but on the other hand has given an edge to relate the people to their work class or group. Perfecting their skills to sharpen their knowledge, the generations of practicing and passing have resulted in better opportunity of growth and development in the transcending process. Moreover, practically ruling the formulas of centaury old recipes of herbs and spices, these practitioners learn their skills by working and learning method where generations of cumulative study and detailed research have honed the disease diagnosis process. According to the ancient text and script, Ayurved is considered as "Knowledge of life" where the Mind Body and Soul have been differentiated in the proper form linking it with the nature and stressing nature as the supreme healer. Basically in Ayurved, body is divided into there important forces within the body. The first one is known as Pitta (the force of the sun) which is hot and rules the digestive processes and metabolism. Similarly, the second one is Kapha (likened to the moon, the creator of tides and rhythms) which has a cooling effect and governs the body's organs, fluids and lubricants; and the third one is the Vata (wind) which relates to movement and the nervous system. The adequate balanced of the three is considered to be healthy where as dis-balance in any of the component is considered to bring metabolic changes which triggers in as a symptom of a disease. Though, modernization has exploited the medical industry in gaining a fast reputation but still in the close competition of the faster growing allopathic medicine, the Ayurvedic industry have acclimatizing people consoling the world with the theme of being natural and living naturally. Still today, the Traditional Ayurvedic practitioners survive with the stand of curing diseases like Jaundice, Gastric, Diabetes Mellitus, various types of arthritis and bronchial asthma, aches and other disease where patients are tired to the level of testing allopathic medicine and find traditional herbs and spices more irrefutable. Furthermore, it is believed among the locals that allopathic medicines are quick in action but in long run, the medicine fails to tackle the problem while on the other hand the Ayurvedic medicines take times but cures the disease from root level and it is due to such believe that the traditional medicine practitioner survive with a quest. Growing to the aspect of giving the Ayurved as a status, the Nepal government has escalated to stand the Ayurved Campus for Ayurvedic education in Nepal as in the form of Naradevi Ayurveda Hospital located in Naradevi, which has been catering the needs of the people. It is said that nature holds the power of healing and acclimatizing the nature’s power, the traditional medicine practitioners have prolonged their glorious tradition of serving people in the name of practicing this art of nature to the ultimate level of finding a new existence and survival. By Shreedeep Rayamajhi
Located in the serrated and natural environment of Northern Gorkha at an altitude from 1905m to 5093m on the Tibetan border, Tsum valley is new marvel for tourist attraction. An exploration program was organized by Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on May 11, 2008 which lasted for 17 days. Tsum Valley was recently opened by the government in last October 17, 2007 where previously, it was a restricted from any tourism or recreational activities. The exploration was conducted by 12 technical team members with 15 support team members for the survey of its feasibility as a trekking destination. According to the report forwarded by the team of Sonam Lama, Coordinator, Tsum Welfare Committee and Namgyal Sherpa Coordinator of the exploration and Executive member of Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) stated, “The report addressed the issues on basic facilities and tourist attractions along the trail to uplift livelihoods of the inhabitants by developing and promoting sustainable tourism. The main objective of this project was to disclose the secrets of the hidden valley and make it feasible for all.” The specific objectives of the study limited with in following points: To study possibility of developing Tsum Valley as a new and peculiar destination. To study the tourism infrastructure available (camping, lodges, stores, bridges, helipads etc) for trekking groups To revise the cultural and natural heritages of the valley from the tourist standpoint. To study latent impact by the upcoming trekkers group on the socio-economic factor and the merits for the Tsumbas To ascertain the best possible area and daily chained itinerary with well detailed information that acquires optimum scenic and cultural experiences The report also forwarded recommendations like
Lakuri Bhanjyang is a spectacular land marvel resides within 20 KM from the valley in the Lalitpur district at an altitude from 2100-2500m. Excluded and serrated in its own natural habitat, it’s one of the most popular sites for recreation activities. Perhaps, looking at the rich green bio-diversity and vegetation seems as an amalgamation of nature and modernization bordering to its limits. Similarly, the scenic views of Mahabharata range joys the arrivals amidst its wide versa of landscape magnetizing them to its enigmatic and dimensional perspective adding bonus to the journey. Contemplating, the peculiar views of the valley overwhelms its visitors with exhilaration and temptation of natural and real Nepal where on contrary the yellow embraced fields of mustard and small cribs located in the hills and cliffs gives an essence of vigorous civilization. Moreover, its spectacular landscape is perfect for adventure sports like hiking, mountain biking, paragliding etc which highlights the place from time to time in its abode in the name of tourism. Though not far from the city it’s a perfect and isolated site for relaxation where one can feel the fresh oxygen to the lung making it easier to breath in the explicit space. The journey starts from Kathmandu edging its border to the outskirt of Bhaktpur, Lalitpur district and then to Sisneri where we touched three district from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. After reaching Sisneri, the vivid vegetation peripheries its facilitating environs to be more vivacious and attractive. Looking at such green and fresh vegetation, we slugged out of the bus thinking of the hiking to be hard and treacherous. We were accompanied by around 40 media persons from different publication and media houses who were invited to celebrate the International Mountains Day. After getting the hint from the organizers, we grabbed our bags and set in to the jungle with in the small tracks. The tracks were indifferent so much that if not accompanied by a tracker, it would be hard to locate the route. Perhaps, the deal was, we were excited and in the space of comfort of the locals and trackers, we decided to make the hike more adventurous, so neglecting the easy roads we made our way thorough the jungle creating an extra sense of enthusiasm and exhilarating out of the trip. The jungle was deemed with tall pine trees and slippery track of yellow mud, thanks to god it was not a rainy season. Despite the fact that these jungles at times can be scary and dangerous, we subtracted the stem and forwarded our journey with a new sprit. Carrying the burning enthusiasm, our team passed through the jungle highlighting a sense of excitement but on the back of our mind we all had the sense of adrenaline going, thinking for the inevitable. Passing by the panoramic cliff exhibited the exotic view of Kathmandu valley below and the mountain range amortized time in our memory. Looking at the scenic views from a native’s eyes focused on the essence to see the valley below in the most profound way. Moreover the encroachment of the concrete jungle and it limitation seemed as a posing threat of modernization where the nature was challenging the threats of modernization. Likewise, the tracks passed through a rough terrain where we felt the lack-ness, as lack of good trekking shoes might feel as a major draw back to face the evitable situation, so prior hiking one should always see the feasibility of the landscape and the accessories needed. The route made us feel very tradition and convention where the springs and streams that were readily available beside the tracks made us feel comfortable with the available of water. But looking at it from the health point of view it not considered wise to drink water from wild without any treatment which always triggered us neglecting it in the sprits of seeing and feeling it rather than using it. Similarly, during the hike, we came across villages and societies where the normal lifestyle of the native people was a learning experience. Like such, in Lamatar, we came across a Tamang society where the family of the deceased was performing the after death 49th day procession. The shaman told us that this was a very intricate process and if not done in proper way the sprits cannot obtain peace. The experience of the whole interaction was eccentric but reality is our culture and tradition are based upon mysterious believes that are very abstract and enigmatic which portraits our rich heritage. The hike nearly lasted around 2 hrs but the exhaustion was overwhelmed by the scenic mountains view of in the Mahabharata range and the valley which kept the sprit high. With a picture perfect mode posing seemed as a perfect shot framed in the canvas of nature. From Lakuribhanjyang one can see the range of mountains like Gauri shankar, Ganesh, langtang etc. Ironically, Lakuribhanjyang is a great destination of scenic views with a timeless photographic image where one can rejuvenate oneself with the fresh environment. 
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