{"id":53891,"date":"2023-04-01T19:15:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T19:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53891"},"modified":"2023-04-04T06:52:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T06:52:03","slug":"here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are 5 Monasteries you must visit when you&#8217;re in Sikkim!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189b3bc143\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189b3bc143\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#About_Monasteries_in_Sikkim\" >About Monasteries in Sikkim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#1_Rumtek_Monastery\" >1. Rumtek Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#2_Pemayangtse_Monastery\" >2. Pemayangtse Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#3_Enchey_Monastery\" >3. Enchey Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#4_Phodong_Monastery\" >4. Phodong Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#5_Tashiding_Monastery\" >5. Tashiding Monastery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/here-are-5-monastries-you-must-visit-when-youre-in-sikkim\/#_Read_our_blogs\" >\u00a0Read our blogs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Monasteries_in_Sikkim\"><\/span><b>About Monasteries in Sikkim<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many reasons, Sikkim is one of India&#8217;s most picturesque states in the northeast. It is a little yet enthralling. You may engage in a wide range of delectable cuisines, diverse climatic features, and daring activities there. Also, this state includes monasteries that may be used to discuss its rich cultural legacy. Sikkim has more than 100 monasteries.\u00a0 One will become lost in every aspect of its spirituality as well as in the pursuit of eternal tranquilly.<\/p>\n<p>One of Sikkim&#8217;s most revered locations is a monastery. It is well renowned because of its illustrious history, beautiful architecture, and breathtaking surroundings. These monasteries are made even more beautiful by the stunning state of Sikkim&#8217;s placement on the breathtaking Mountains&#8217; lap.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeastern India&#8217;s Sikkim state is renowned for its natural splendour and extensive cultural history. Many monasteries may be found there, and they play a significant role in the state&#8217;s religious and cultural legacy. Several of these Sikkim monasteries talk a lot about Buddhist art and architecture, even though these locations primarily stand for prayer and serenity. The following are a few of Sikkim&#8217;s well-known monasteries:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rumtek_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>1. Rumtek Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of Sikkim&#8217;s biggest and most significant monasteries is the Rumtek Monastery, which is situated in the country&#8217;s east. Being the residence of the Karmapa, leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, it is sometimes referred to as the Dharma Chakra Center.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53916\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rumtek-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Rumtek Monastery Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rumtek-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rumtek-Monastery-Sikkim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rumtek-Monastery-Sikkim-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rumtek-Monastery-Sikkim-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rumtek-Monastery-Sikkim-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CoNBFm_v-7Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M Ismail<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pemayangtse_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Pemayangtse Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of Sikkim&#8217;s oldest and most important monasteries is Pemayangtse Monastery, which is situated in the western part of the state. It exhibits several historical artefacts and murals and is affiliated with the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53917\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Pemayangtse Monastery, Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pemayangtse-Monastery-Sikkim-768x957.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cp9mLWsrY87\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KHOJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enchey_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Enchey Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enchey Monastery, a 200-year-old monastery devoted to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, is situated in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The town is well-known for its yearly Cham dance festival, which takes place in December.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53918\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Enchey-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Enchey Monastery, Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Enchey-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Enchey-Monastery-Sikkim-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Enchey-Monastery-Sikkim-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Enchey-Monastery-Sikkim-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Enchey-Monastery-Sikkim-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnuXLHfSEj9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pravesh Tamang<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Phodong_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Phodong Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>North of Sikkim is home to the Phodong Monastery, which is renowned for its exquisite paintings and vintage artefacts. It is a well-liked tourist and pilgrim site associated with the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53919\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Phodong Monastery, Sikkim, Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 960w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phodong-Monastery-Sikkim-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phodongmonastery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phodong Monastery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tashiding_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Tashiding Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of Sikkim&#8217;s most significant monasteries is Tashiding Monastery, which is situated on a mountaintop in the western section of the state. It is regarded as one of Sikkim&#8217;s holiest shrines and is renowned for its picturesque setting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53920\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Tashiding Monastery, Sikkim Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tashiding-Monastery-Sikkim-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CjtsbZGoGro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tamding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the many monasteries in Sikkim, these are only a handful. A vital component of Sikkim&#8217;s cultural legacy, each monastery has a distinct history and cultural importance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To book your Sikkim tour, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/sikkim-backpacking-tour\/\">click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Read_our_blogs\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0Read our blogs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-sikkim-for-11-nights-10-days\/\">Ultimate Guide to Exploring Sikkim for 11 Nights, 10 Days.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/mental-preparation-for-trek\/\">Follow this 10 Steps Guide to Mentally Prepare For Any Trek.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-exploring-meghalaya-for-5-nights-6-days\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Meghalaya for 5 Nights, 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you enjoyed reading this blog post as much as we loved researching and writing it. 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