As part of The Sherwi Khangba Centre the Khumbu International Library is situated in Namche Bazar, which is the gateway to Mt. Everest. The library intends to house books, magazines and videos covering all aspects of the mountains in Nepal as well as the world over. Not just mountaineering and the Himalayas, but reference works covering every continents and from every mountainous region of the World. Books on expeditions, biographies, guides, historical accounts, flora and fauna and the geographical and geological features of the World, their culture, history and the early explorations are available. The library is open to all the International scholars as well as local people on a small token of fee or membership deposits. We have some 800 books and magazines which are not enough and we need assistance. Donations of books and financial help to buy books are most appreciated.