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Pemayangtse Monastery is situated in West Sikkim at Gyalshing (140 kms. from Gangtok) and commands an impressive view of Mount khanchendzonga. This monastery belongs to the Nyingma order and all other Nyingma monasteries in Sikkim are subordinate to it. |
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| Rumtek Monastery |
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24 Kms. from Gangtok, a drive through beautiful countryside takes one to Rumtek Dharma Chakra centre built in 1960'S by his holiness the late 16th GYALWA KARMAPA when he took refuge in Sikkim after the Chinese attack. It houses some of the world’s most unique art objects, ancient manuscripts and icons. |
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| Enchey Monastery |
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This monastery is situated in Gangtok on a hill top. It was built during the reign of Thutob Namgyal. |
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| Phensang Monastery |
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This monastery was built in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo. In 1947 it was completely gutted by a devastating fire. However it was rebuilt in 1948. It is present in North Sikkim. |
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| Phodang Monastery |
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This monastery is in North Sikkim 28 kms from Gangtok. The original monastery is rebuilt and is today one of the most beautiful monasteries in Sikkim. |
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| Tashiding Monastery |
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This is another important monastery belonging to the Nyingmapa order and is about 40 Kms. from Gyalshing by road via Legship (West Sikkim). It lies nestled on the top of a hill that looms up between the Rathong River and the Rangit River and is surrounded by a profusion of Prayer flags that flutter in the air. |
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