Photo Gallery - Nepal Inaugurates National Narconon Drug Rehabilitation Center atop Hubbard’s Peak

On September 20, 2013, more than 1,000 guests and dignitaries gathered in Kathmandu to celebrate the grand opening of the new Narconon Nepal. The four-story, 100-bed residential drug rehabilitation facility is located atop Hubbard’s Peak, the summit dedicated in honor of humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard for his development of the drug rehabilitation technology used by Narconon. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In his address to the gathering, Executive Director Narconon Nepal, Basanta R. Kunwar said: “We are here to provide Narconon’s life-saving services to anyone who needs our help in Nepal. And we are further planning on reaching out to all of South Asia through our training services, right here in this new facility, so that others in our great region can take advantage of L. Ron Hubbard’s workable drug rehabilitation technology.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Officially congratulating Narconon, Vice President Parmanand Jha said: “In recent years, Narconon Nepal has provided their vital services to our people. The students who attend Narconon drug education classes graduate enlightened and aware of the truth about drugs—just as every Nepalese youth should be. In fact, with hundreds of thousands of students in our schools and universities now educated by Narconon, you are creating a generation that can defend itself against drugs and save our culture. And all while your drug rehabilitation work has forever changed the lives of former addicts and their families. And so it is that with the creation of this center, I support your efforts to make Nepal a drug-free nation.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Vishma Prasai, Assistant Inspector General, expressed his pride in Nepal providing this vital service not only to the nation but to neighboring countries as well: “Today is a proud day for Nepal as we are not only expanding the facilities for Narconon Nepal to do its job at a much greater rate, but we are also opening the doors for this program to help all the people of South Asia. This is indeed an honor and a privilege for the Nepali people.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dr. Bansidhar Mishra, former Minister of Health, spoke to the results of the Narconon program: “When I became the Health Minister in 2008 I was fortunate to be invited to speak at a Narconon graduation. It was there I saw with my own eyes the remarkable results of Narconon. The way they salvaged former drug users and gave them back their lives was unparalleled. Their dedicated and tireless work has helped us protect the Nepali people from the plague of drug addiction.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Devendra Sharma, who served Nepali courts for 30 years as a judge, said: “Mr. L. Ron Hubbard developed this amazing technology, the Narconon program. Former drug addicts who were once tearing their families and communities apart are now responsible members of society, helping their families, helping their community, and contributing to building a greater Nepal. This is truly an accomplishment.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Narconon Nepal
The four-story, 100-bed residential drug rehabilitation facility is located atop Hubbard’s Peak, the summit dedicated in honor of humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard for his development of the drug rehabilitation technology used by Narconon. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Narconon Nepal
At the entrance to the new Narconon Nepal facility stands a fountain and monument in honor of humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard and his groundbreaking drug rehabilitation technology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Reception
The Reception is where all visitors are greeted upon entering Narconon Nepal. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Student Interview Room
Once enrolled on the Narconon Program, students are interviewed by a Narconon counselor to obtain complete information about their drug history and health so as to provide the greatest possible assistance to each individual on the program. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Narconon New Life Sauna Detoxification Center
The Narconon New Life Detoxification Program was developed to remove drug residues and other toxic substances from the body. These residues remain trapped in the fatty tissues and can affect an individual even years after he or she has stopped taking drugs. Elimination from the body is accomplished through an exact regimen of exercise, sauna and nutritional supplements. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Courseroom
In the Narconon Course rooms, students participate in life skills courses addressing: learning, communication, honesty and integrity, handling negative influences in the environment, and finally, a course on common sense morals as a guide to living a happier more productive life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Communication and Perception Course room
This course room is dedicated to a key element of the program that helps improve a student’s communication skills as well as his awareness of the environment and others around him. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Cafeteria
As a residential rehabilitation facility, Narconon Nepal provides students with everything needed for successful recovery, including a full cafeteria. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Narconon Nepal
The four-story, 100-bed residential drug rehabilitation facility is located atop Hubbard’s Peak, the summit dedicated in honor of humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard for his development of the drug rehabilitation technology used by Narconon. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Nepal Inaugurates National Narconon Drug Rehabilitation Center atop Hubbard’s Peak

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