PLACES OF INTEREST IN WEST SIKKIM :Tashiding Monastery , Varsey , Khecheopairi Lake , Yuksam , Dubdi Monastery , Pemayangtse Monastery ,Pelling , Sanga-Choling Monastery , etc
Tashiding Monastery
It is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in southern Sikkim, northeastern India. According to Buddhist scriptures, Guru Padrna Sambhava (Guru Rimpoche) blessed the sacred land of Sikkirn in the 8th century AD from the spot. The monastery, however, was built in the 18th Century AD by Ngadak Sempa Chempo, one of the three lamas who had performed the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal.is located approximately 40 km from Gyalshing and 19 km to the south east of Yoksum.
Khecheopairi Lake
It is considered as one of the sacred lakes of this state both by the Buddhist and the Hindus. The Lake remains hidden in the rich forest cover. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on he Lake surface. There is a road from Pemayangtse right up to the lake area.
Yuksam
It is the former capital of Sikkim during Chogyal Kingdom is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from the Pemayangtse or Pelling. The evidence of the consecration ceremony is still intact in Norbugang Chorten in the form of stone seats and a foot prints of the Head Lama on a stone. Since the history of the State began from this place, these areas are now considered sacred by the people of Sikkim.
Dubdi Monastery
The Monastery is occasionally called Yuksom Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism near Yuksom,
This was the first monastery established soon after the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal. The monastery is located on a hill top above Yuksam surrounded by verdant forest.
Varsey
It lies at an elevation of 10,000 ft and has road access up to Hill. An easy 4 km trek from there takes one up to the Varsey Rhododendrons sanctuary. The place provides a magnificent view of the mountains.
Pemayangtse Monastery
The Monastery, located on a hill top at an altitude of 6840 ft. commands a magnificent panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the surrounding hills and country- side. This is one of the oldest monastary of the Nyngmapa sect of Mahanaya Buddhism, and was but by Lhatsun Chenpo during the reign of the 3rd Chogyal, Chagdor Namgyal in the 17th century. This monastery is about 6 kms from Gyalsing, the West district headquarters.
Rabdentse Ruins
This was the second capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim after Yuksom and till the year 1814 AD, the King of Sikkim had ruled the State from this place.Today, the ruins lie hidden from the main road at a walking distance from the Pemayagtse Monastery.
Pelling
Pelling is fast emerging as a most favorite tourist destination in west Sikkim. Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft., it offers a good view of the entire mountain ranges. Pelling is just 10 km from Gyalsing.
Sanga-Choling Monastery
This monastery is situated on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the State. To reach the Monastery a comfortable trek of forty minutes can be undertaken.
It is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in southern Sikkim, northeastern India. According to Buddhist scriptures, Guru Padrna Sambhava (Guru Rimpoche) blessed the sacred land of Sikkirn in the 8th century AD from the spot. The monastery, however, was built in the 18th Century AD by Ngadak Sempa Chempo, one of the three lamas who had performed the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal.is located approximately 40 km from Gyalshing and 19 km to the south east of Yoksum.
It is considered as one of the sacred lakes of this state both by the Buddhist and the Hindus. The Lake remains hidden in the rich forest cover. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on he Lake surface. There is a road from Pemayangtse right up to the lake area.
It is the former capital of Sikkim during Chogyal Kingdom is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from the Pemayangtse or Pelling. The evidence of the consecration ceremony is still intact in Norbugang Chorten in the form of stone seats and a foot prints of the Head Lama on a stone. Since the history of the State began from this place, these areas are now considered sacred by the people of Sikkim.
The Monastery is occasionally called Yuksom Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism near Yuksom,
This was the first monastery established soon after the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal. The monastery is located on a hill top above Yuksam surrounded by verdant forest.
Varsey
It lies at an elevation of 10,000 ft and has road access up to Hill. An easy 4 km trek from there takes one up to the Varsey Rhododendrons sanctuary. The place provides a magnificent view of the mountains.
The Monastery, located on a hill top at an altitude of 6840 ft. commands a magnificent panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the surrounding hills and country- side. This is one of the oldest monastary of the Nyngmapa sect of Mahanaya Buddhism, and was but by Lhatsun Chenpo during the reign of the 3rd Chogyal, Chagdor Namgyal in the 17th century. This monastery is about 6 kms from Gyalsing, the West district headquarters.
This was the second capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim after Yuksom and till the year 1814 AD, the King of Sikkim had ruled the State from this place.Today, the ruins lie hidden from the main road at a walking distance from the Pemayagtse Monastery.
Pelling
Pelling is fast emerging as a most favorite tourist destination in west Sikkim. Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft., it offers a good view of the entire mountain ranges. Pelling is just 10 km from Gyalsing.
This monastery is situated on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the State. To reach the Monastery a comfortable trek of forty minutes can be undertaken.
Bhumchu Ceremony is celebrated with devotees coming from far and near to get the blessing of the holy water. The sacred holy water is officially sealed and it is taken out once a year on the auspicious occasion, only to be put back with some fresh additions. The sacred water is partly mixed with normal water to be distributed among the thousands of devotees.
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