Top Things to do in West Sikkim
Things to do in West Sikkim, Sikkim: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in West Sikkim, India including Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Chenrezig Statue, Tashiding Monastery, Coronation Throne Of Norbugang, Pemayangtse Gompa, Tenzing Hillary Memorial Park, Uttarey.
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1. Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Chenrezig Statue
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Nestled in the beautiful Himalayan town Pelling, 137 ft long Chenrezig statue is an engineering marvel. One can see beautiful mandalas here and the breathtaking view of the Kanchenjunga is the plus point of this place.
Reviewed By lizrowley - Arthog, United Kingdom
This statue shares its site with the very popular Skywalk, but it is the Buddha that draws you and provides a very special experience inside, and out. There is something magical about entering into this beautiful statue, walking up the gently sloping inside path to come out on to the higher level.
3. Tashiding Monastery
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 478richs - Boston, United States
Tashi Ding is an active monastery in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. I recently visited to attend the cremation of my Tibetan master. The monastery was established in the 1600's. There are two holy caves visited by the master Guru Rinpoche located at the site. There is a stupa garden, two meditation halls, a prayer wheel house with an immense prayer wheel, as well as residences for the monks. On the walk up to the site is a little shop at which you can buy a traditional kata, or prayer shawl, to make an offering. Below the main site is one of the 8 great charnel grounds (burial sites) in the Buddhist tradition. The site is pretty high up and there is some steep walking, I recommend taking your time climbing the hill. Modest dress is most appropriate, generally long pants are best - not shorts.
4. Coronation Throne Of Norbugang
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Perygrin - Mumbai, India
Similar to the Scottish Stone of Scone. Four (three in person+ 1 in spirit) Lamas came from four directions and installed the 1st Chogyal ( Choe + rgyal , dharma king) named Phuntsog Namgyal ( Rnam+rgyal, all directions King). You feel like a witness to the ancient historical event giving the place its religion, culture, language and demography. A must see in Yuksom.
5. Pemayangtse Gompa
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4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By DrKishoreBanerjee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An awesome place to visit during your stay in Pelling region of Sikkim. As it was within a stone’s throw distance of our Elgin heritage resort , we visited this place twice during our trip in west Sikkim. A beautiful and tranquil place with its own charm. Mesmerising views of Himalayan mountain range could be seen from this monastery.
6. Tenzing Hillary Memorial Park, Uttarey
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
