{"id":11472,"date":"2021-02-28T11:12:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T11:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=11472"},"modified":"2024-09-20T06:38:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T06:38:17","slug":"monasteries-in-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Most Famous Monasteries in Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sikkim is a state which is located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/north-east-tours\/\">northeast India<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/bhutan\/tour-packages\/\">Bhutan<\/a>, Tibet, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/\">Nepal<\/a> border the state. Sikkim is very well known for its glaciers, alpine meadows, and various wildflowers. The monasteries of Sikkim are very popular all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Buddhist monasteries are the most popular among them. Monasteries reveal ancient rituals and rules. There are many monasteries situated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/sikkim-tours\/\">Sikkim<\/a>, and people have a great belief in them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#here-is-the-list-of-popular-monastery-in-sikkim\" >Here is the list of Popular Monastery in Sikkim:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#1-rumtek-monastery\" >1. Rumtek Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#2-enchey-monastery\" >2. Enchey Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#3-lachen-monastery\" >3. Lachen Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#4-phodong-monastery\" >4. Phodong Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#5-dubdi-monastery\" >5. Dubdi Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#6-tashiding-monastery\" >6. Tashiding Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/#7-pemayangtse-monastery\" >7. Pemayangtse Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"here-is-the-list-of-popular-monastery-in-sikkim\"><\/span>Here is the list of Popular Monastery in Sikkim:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-rumtek-monastery\"><\/span>1. Rumtek Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23223 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rumtek-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Rumtek Monastery, Gangtok, Sikkim\" width=\"1100\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rumtek-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rumtek-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rumtek-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rumtek-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rumtek monastery is the most significant monastery in Sikkim and is located on a hill in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/gangtok-tours\/\">Gangtok<\/a>. It was established in the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century by Wangchuk Dorje. It is also known as Dharma Chakra Centre. This monastery consists of beautiful temples also.<\/p>\n<p>The shrine was introduced here for teaching about Buddha and spreading their teaching throughout the whole world. This monastery covers a distance of 23 km from Gangtok. Greenery mountains well surround the monastery. Its architecture is similar to Kagyu headquarters, which is the school for Tibet Buddhism.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-enchey-monastery\"><\/span>2. Enchey Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23224 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Enchey-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Enchey Monastery, Gangtok, Sikkim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Enchey-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Enchey-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Enchey-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Enchey-Monastery-Gangtok-Sikkim-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This monastery is 200 years old and is situated 3 km from Gangtok. The meaning of this monastery is a solitary temple. This incredible monastery is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Now, this monastery resident of at least 90 monks.<\/p>\n<p>The monastery is dedicated to Loki Sharia, Buddha, and Guru Padmasambhava. The architecture of the prayer hall is unique, and its roof is made up of metal. Chaam dance is a type of special prayer done by monks of this monastery and is popular among tourists.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Sikkim Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-gangtok-tour-itinerary.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Gangtok Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-gangtok-lachung-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Days Package for Gangtok Lachung<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-darjeeling-and-gangtok-tour-package.html\">7 days Darjeeling and Gangtok Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gangtok-kalimpong-darjeeling-tour.html\">6 Days Gangtok Kalimpong Darjeeling Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/darjeeling-gangtok-tour-package-from-kolkata.html\">Darjeeling Gangtok Itinerary from Kolkata<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-lachen-monastery\"><\/span>3. Lachen Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The monastery was established in 1858, A.D. Nyingma Sect of Tibetan Buddhism built it, and with the help of 8 monks, it was established. It is also known as Ngodub Choling or Launching Gompa. This monastery hall is fully decorated with prayer wheels and colorful prayer flags, which provide a stunning look.<\/p>\n<p>The month of March to June is the best time for visiting this monastery. From this beautiful monastery, people can also see a fantastic view of Thangu village, located at a distance of 1 hour from the monastery.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-sikkim-in-october\/\">Planning a Sikkim Trip in October? Visit These Spots!<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-phodong-monastery\"><\/span>4. Phodong Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23225 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Phodong Monastery, Sikkim\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The monastery is located at the height of 4500 ft. It gives a perfect view of deep valleys and mountains. It is one of the important monasteries in Sikkim. It was built in the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century by ruler Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal.<\/p>\n<p>The monastery is dedicated to Karma Kagyu, which was the sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery consists of astonishing paintings and murals. In an earthquake, its original structure was destroyed and renowned by Lamas in 1977. The new construction is more prominent than earlier. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-north-east-india\/\">10 Famous Places To Visit In North East India<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-dubdi-monastery\"><\/span>5. Dubdi Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dubdi-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Dubdi Monastery, Sikkim\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dubdi-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dubdi-Monastery-Sikkim-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dubdi-Monastery-Sikkim-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dubdi-Monastery-Sikkim-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dubdi monastery is also known as Yuksom monastery. It is a Buddhist shrine. The monastery was built during the rule of Chogyal Namgyal in the year 1701. It is the oldest monastery in Sikkim. The word Dubdi means to retreat. It is situated at an altitude of 2100 meters.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of the images of divinities, and saints. The statue of three Lamas is also built in this monastery which worked together to founding Yuksom. The building is two-storied and consisting a bell-shaped dome on top of this building. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-north-east-india-in-june\/\">North East India&#8217;s Top Places to See in June<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Itinerary for North East India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/13-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">13 Days North East India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">North East India Itinerary for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-north-east-india-tour-package.html\">8 Days North East India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-north-east-india-tour-package.html\">North East Itinerary for 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Nights 7 Days North East Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-north-east-tour-itinerary.html\">North East India Itinerary 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">7 Days North East Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/17-days-north-east-india-tribal-tour-itinerary.html\">North East Tour Package 17 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-tashiding-monastery\"><\/span>6. Tashiding Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23227 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Tashiding Monastery, Sikkim\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This monastery is significantly older but reflects the charm of its enlightenment and spirituality. It attracts many visitors to it because of its fantastic architecture. The mountain peaks located at the back of the monastery are exquisite and increase this monastery&#8217;s beauty.<\/p>\n<p>It was built in the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century and was situated between two beautiful rivers, namely Rangit and Rathong. It was believed that by visiting this monastery people get rid of every sin. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/honeymoon-destinations-in-north-east-india\/\">Honeymoon Destinations in North East India<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-pemayangtse-monastery\"><\/span>7. Pemayangtse Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23228 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Pemayangtse Monastery Sikkim\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The word Pemayangtse means Perfect Sublime Lotus. It is a top-rated tourist attraction in Sikkim and is visited by many people throughout the year. The building is very rich in its architecture and consists of many followers of Buddhism.<\/p>\n<p>The building is three-storied and composed of statues of saints and Rinpoches. The prayer hall is fully decorated with beautiful paintings, and its doors and windows are painted with traditional Tibetan design, which looks very attractive.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;8814&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many monasteries in Sikkim, and all of them contain remarkable beauty. The decoration of all the monasteries is very stunning. All of these are visited by a large number of tourists throughout the year. 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