Tashiding Monastery
of west Sikkim is one of the most sacred and holiest in the state. It is dedicated
to Nyingma sect and the site is believed to be blessed by Guru Padmasambhava in
8th century. It is about 40 Kms from Gyalshing by road via Legship and is
located on the top of a hill that lies between the Rathong river and the Rangit
river. Find tour package to sikkim and holidays to sikkim in cheapest price.Innumerable Prayer flags flutter in the air around it.
Phensang Monastery,
established during the time of Jigme Pawo, is the residence of approximately
three hundred monks following Nyingmapa order.
Phodang Monastery
located in North Sikkim about 28 kms from Gangtok is one of the most beautiful
monasteries in Sikkim.
Apart from these most visited monasteries,
there are several other worth visit as:
- Khechopari Monastery and Melli Monastery near Yukusm.
- Sinon Monastery near Tashiding.
- Dalling Monastery, Namchi Monastery and Kwezing Monastery near Kwezing.
- Yangyang Monastery and Ralong Monastery near Rabongla.
- Simik Monastery and Bermoik Monastery near Singtam town.
- Lingtem Monastery in the Zongu area of North Sikkim.
- Chawang Ani Monastery near Phensang.
- Khatok Monastery near Pakyong.
- Lachen Monastery and Lachung Monastery in North Sikkim.
- Sang Monastery near Rumtek.
