9 Sacred & Religious Sites in East Sikkim That You Shouldn't Miss

April 9, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in East Sikkim, India including Ranka Monastery, Shiv Mandir, Phensang Monastery, Aritar Gumpa Monastery, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Enchey Monastery, Phensong Monastery, Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir, Nirmal Dham.
Restaurants in East Sikkim

1. Ranka Monastery

Lingdum, Gangtok 737135 India
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 545 reviews

Ranka Monastery

Reviewed By rpdjans - Chennai (Madras), India

IT is such a calm and serene place to visit. WE were the first to visit. We reached there on our return from gangtok in the morning by 9AM. It was such a sight to behold and have the monastery all for yourself Monks do stay there and there is such good view for mountains and breeze all around. A stretch of road to the monastery is not so good though that doesn't matter when you get such amazing views.

2. Shiv Mandir

Yumthang Valley, Gangtok India
Excellent
52%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Shiv Mandir

Reviewed By JharnaS10 - Mumbai, India

The Yumthang valley is breathtakingly beautiful and a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and the huge statue of the Destroyer(Shiva is the Destroyer, Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Preserver in Hindu mythology) is sight to be seen!!

3. Phensang Monastery

7 Km From City, Gangtok India
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Phensang Monastery

4. Aritar Gumpa Monastery

East District, Aritar 737133 India
Excellent
24%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 17 reviews

Aritar Gumpa Monastery

Reviewed By Arup1981 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

On a trip to Aritar, apart from Lampokhri and Mankhim view point, it is the most happening place, here one can have experience the Buddhist culture, thanka, wall paintings, and many little monks who used to have their lessons on Buddhism here. Spend some time, explore the monastery, have some chats with little friends, and dont forget to visit the Buddha statue over Lampokhri, just little walk from Minastery entrance

5. Do Drul Chorten Stupa

Near Gangtok Centre, Gangtok India
Excellent
23%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 328 reviews

Do Drul Chorten Stupa

Reviewed By Designerplanet - Patna, India

Do Drul Chorten has One main Stupa and 6 or 7 small stupas around it. It is located on TOP a hill and is located close to the Institute of Tibetology - another important landmark near Gangtok. If you visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, chances are you will visit this stupa a few minutes walk uphill. Said to comprise magical powers to ward off evil, this is another heritage sight of buddhist faith. In case, you are not interested in either the aspects of faith or history associated, consider skipping. The sight of diligent monks filling up butter lamps and spinning prayer wheels offers a serendipity of its own. Please ensure you maintain due diligence of being quite and behaving dignified to respect the sanctity of this place.

6. Enchey Monastery

Gangtok-Nathula Road, Gangtok 737103 India +91 89060 65323
Excellent
35%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 268 reviews

Enchey Monastery

Reviewed By Travel_Revival - Melbourne, Australia

By sheer chance, we visited on the day of the annual Detor Cham, a colourful masked and costumed dance festival. Absolutely amazing and we feel very privileged to have witnessed this ancient ceremony. This is held on the 18th and 19th day of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar, which is in January/February.

7. Phensong Monastery

Kabi to Phodong, Gangtok India
Excellent
29%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

8. Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir

Aritar, Gangtok India
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

9. Nirmal Dham

5 Km from Rhenock Bazar, Aritar India

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.