Monasteries of sikkim

#2 Sacred monasteries to refresh your mind and body in the peace and beauty of Himalayas.

Sikkim is extra-special! For it is here the air breathes peace and folks live in harmony. Mountains sing lores of legend. And, amidst them lie the ancient monasteries, echoing with holy chants. These Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim are special not just because they are scenic and immersed in the soft aroma of alpine but also because of the great legacy they carry. Behold them for the fine architecture, ancient existence, and incredible surroundings, as these monasteries would leave you awed

Here is the list of famous monasteries in Sikkim that you can consider visiting when you travel to the Northeast next time. Take a look!

1.Dubdi Monastery

Established way back in 1701, Dubdi is one of the popular monasteries in Sikkim. Belonging to the Nyingma sect from Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery enjoys an amazing hilltop location. Treacherous path and dense alpine guard the pretty monastery that must be visited by every traveler looking for popular attractions in Sikkim.

Dubdi Monastery is a 3 km walk from Yuksom. Yuksom can be reached by a shared Jeep or government buses that run from Geyzing or Pelling. These places are located almost 2 hours away from Yuksom. One can also take a private cab to reach the monastery. Pelling and Geyzing are accessible from Bagdogra and Siliguri. Both these cities are well connected with major Indian cities.

2.Enchey Monastery

Dating back to 200 years, the Enchey Monastery is located 3 km to the northeast of Gangtok. Enchey’ translates to solitary which is aptly justified by its location. The monastery belongs to the Nyingma of Vajrayana Buddhism. The location is truly embellished by nature’s grandeur. Special prayers are held at the monastery during the lunar month every year, which according to Tibetan calendar takes place in January and February.

It takes a 10-minute taxi ride from Gangtok city to reach the monastery

3.Kartok Monastery

Located opposite of Kartok Lake, the Kartok Monastery is the pride of Yuksom village. Hundreds of travelers flock to marvel this beauty in the northeast which bears red color. Yellow and golden motifs depicting Tibetan design can be found all over the monastery exteriors. One of the popular sites to visit in Yuksom the Kartok forms a great combo with Dubdi and Ngadak Monastery. Slow chants and fluttering prayer flags, and the beautiful Lake Kartok nearby makes it an awesome spectacle for the nature lovers.

Yuksom can be easily reached from places like Pelling and Geyzing

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Atharva Gupta