# Faith Healing in Nepal

## Faith healing in Nepal

In many hill communities of Nepal, **dhami** and **jhankri** (shamans) have long been called on to treat illness and misfortune, through chanting, drumming, trance and ritual. These traditions are still alive among the **Tamang**, **Gurung**, **Magar**, **Rai** and other communities, and are deeply connected with local beliefs about the spirit world.

With a local guide, you can learn about this living heritage and, where the community welcomes visitors, observe a ritual. We present it as a cultural experience; it is not a substitute for medical treatment.

## Trips
- [Shamanic Traditions Cultural Day Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/shamanic-traditions-cultural-day-tour.md): 1 days, Easy, max About 1,500–2,000 m, from US$70. The shamanic traditions cultural day tour introduces Nepal's living dhami-jhankri (shaman and faith healer) traditions. With a local guide, visit a hill village...

## Frequently asked questions
### What is a jhankri?
A traditional shaman or faith healer in Nepal's hill communities.

### Can visitors watch a ritual?
Sometimes, where the community welcomes visitors; always ask first.

### Is it a medical treatment?
No, it is a cultural experience, not a substitute for medical care.

### Where can I learn about it?
In Tamang, Gurung and Magar villages, with a local guide.


Web page: https://himalayanhiking.com/category/faith-healing-in-nepal