Sikkim Monasteries
28. Dubdi
It means "The Retreat". It is the first monastery built in Sikkim in 1701. It is located on a hill-top, 3 kms. trek from Yuksom.
29. Tashiding
It is nestled on a rooftop between the Rangit and Rathong rivers and is surrounded by a profusion of prayer flags.Built in 1717 by Ngadak Sempa Chembo (one of the three lamas who coronated the king) belonging to the Nyingmapa order. It is a 45 minutes hike up from the Tashiding village (West Sikkim). The Bumchu festival is held here in the month of January.
30. Pemayantse
The perfect sublime lotus is one of the state's most important monasttry of the Nyingmapa order. It was built arround the seventeenth century by Latseen Chembo (one of the three lamas who coronated the king). It is a three storied structure filled with wall painting, sculptures and antiques. On the third floor there is athe Zandog Phalri - an amazing seven tiered painted wooden model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete with rainbows, angels and whole panoply of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The model was built single handedly by late Dugzin Rimpoche in 5 years. In Febuary month the Chaam or Masked Dance is performed by the monks.
31. Sangachoeling
It is the second oldest monastery in Sikkim and has a magical position high on a ridge. A 45 minutes walk, west from Pelling, past the helipad and through the forest, leads to the monastery.
32. Ralong
The monastery of Ralong is one of the oldest monastery in Sikkim. It belongs to Kagyupa order. It is situated towords the north of Ravangla and is 45 minutes drive from it. The anual dance ritual and fair is held every year in the month of December during the Lossong Festival.
