Enchey Monastery , Gangtok
About Enchey monastery
Enchey monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism and was established in the earlier part of 20th century. It is located 3 kms away from Gangtok and is located on the Gangtok-Nathu La road. Paintings and murals decorate the walls of the monastery, including the prayer hall. It is a peaceful, unassuming monastery, very much in use by Buddhist monks, and its location on top of a hill adds to its charm.
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Places to Visit near Enchey monastery
Ganesh Tok View Point, Sikkim
5 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Located at a height of 6500 ft, Ganesh Tok is the topmost tip of Gangtok. Standing amidst a number of TV towers, this place is a wonderful...
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Bakthang Waterfalls, Sikkim
5.5 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Bakthang Waterfalls is very close to the Tashi View Point. It a typical gorgeous Himalayan waterfall that originates high up in the mountain at...
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Hanuman Tok, Sikkim
7 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Hanuman Tok has a huge statue of Lord Hanuman. The height of the statue is about 25 to 30 and is located on a hilltop not very far away from...
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Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok, Sikkim
7.6 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Located opposite to the Ganesh Tok view point, Himalayan Zoological Park sprawls over an entire body of a hill covering 205 hectares. It is a...
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Do Drul Chorten, Sikkim
8.4 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Do-drul Chorten is the biggest stupa in Sikkim, built by the followers of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also known as Dotapu Chorten....
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Tashi View Point, Sikkim
8.7 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Tashi View Point is located at a distance of 8 kms from the state capital by the North Sikkim highway. The view from here simply makes the heart...
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Ban Jhakri Falls, Sikkim
11.7 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Ban Jhakri Falls or Banjhakri Fall, these beautiful falls are located about 4 kms from Gangtok, enroute to Ranka monastery. They belong to the...
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Saramsa Garden, Sikkim
15.8 km from Enchey monastery - See map
The forest department in the year 1922 established Saramasa Garden. The garden is the home to the rarest species tropical plant...
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Borong, Sikkim
*17.1 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim
20.5 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is indeed a veritable sanctuary or safe haven to a wide array of beautiful species, both flora and fauna. A...
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Ranka Monastery (Lingdum), Sikkim
23 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Located 20 kms away from Gangtok, Ranka Monastery or Lingdum Monastery or Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery is a striking place of worship built in...
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Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim
24.5 km from Enchey monastery - See map
Founded in 16th century, Rumtek Monastery or Dharmachakra center is the largest monastery in Sikkim. It is about 24 kms from Gangtok and the...
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