Top Things to do in West Sikkim
What to do and see in West Sikkim, Sikkim: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in West Sikkim, India including Chenrezig Statue, Dubdi Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Sky Walk Pelling Sikkim, Sangachoeling Monastery, Phodong Monastery, Kirateshwar Mahadev Mandir.
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1. Chenrezig Statue
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Dubdi Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By ramrex - Mumbai, India
The whole experience is great ... its a steep road to reach the monastery from its base thru thick woods and gives an amazing feeling. Walk slowly and take your time to appreciate the nature around you. You hear lot of birds chirping & calls and If you are lucky you get to see the wood owl. The monastery and its surrounding area is well maintained and there is a lama school near it. Its a good 2/3 hour out and relish nature.
3. Tashiding Monastery
Overall Ratings
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. Sky Walk Pelling Sikkim
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By JijiJ116 - Bengaluru, India
India's first glass skywalk is located at a height of 7,200 feet, right opposite to the world's tallest 137-feet statue of Chenrezig!! This place is 2.5 kilometers from Pelling. The sky walk is surrounded by the snow-capped Himalayas
5. Sangachoeling Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Phodong Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
