Sanga Choeling Monastery
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Sanga Choeling Monastery

One of Sikkim's oldest monasteries, perched on a ridge above Pelling with forested approaches, Buddhist heritage and sweeping mountain views.

Gyalshing, Sikkim, India
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LocationGyalshing, Sikkim, India
Altitude2,100 m
Place typeMonastery
Best seasonMarch to May and October to December

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The feeling of Sanga Choeling Monastery

Sanga Choeling Monastery stands on a ridge above Pelling and is among the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim. The uphill approach passes through forest before reaching the monastery and its open Himalayan setting. Its Nyingma traditions, religious architecture and proximity to Pelling make it an important part of West Sikkim's monastic and cultural landscape.

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