Tashiding
Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Sikkim, had blessed Tashiding as the land’s spiritual center. It lies between the Rathong and Rangit rivers.
Tashiding Monastery
This monastery, belonging to the Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, is considered to be one of the holiest monasteries in Sikkim.
Mani wall outside the Gompa complex
Tashiding, which literally translates to ‘The devoted central glory’, was founded in 1641 by Ngadak Sempa Chempo Phunshok Rigzing. Ngadak was one of the three wise men who held the consecration ceremony of the first King of Sikkim at Yuksom.
Tashiding Monastery
The ‘Chorten Area’ within the gompa complex houses 41 chortens belonging to Rinpoches and Tathagatas.
Mani wall outside the Chorten Area
Mani wall outside the Chorten Area
Yuksom
Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim, was established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal (first Chogyal of Sikkim). The Chogyals ruled for a total of 333 years.
Throne of Norbugang
This is the coronation site of the first monarch of Sikkim.
Throne of Norbugang
Dubdi Monastery
This monastery belonging to the Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism was the first monastery established by the Namgyals.
Road leading to the monastery
This monastery is part of Western Sikkim Buddhist pilgrimage circuit, which includes Norbugang Chorten, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins, Sangachoeling Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, and Tashiding Monastery.
Dubdi monastery
Kecheperi Lake
This lake, part of the Western Sikkim Buddhist pilgrimage circuit, is considered to be sacred by both Buddhists and Hindus.
Kecheperi Lake
Prayer wheels along the ramp leading to the lake
Kecheperi Lake
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