{"id":395392,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T05:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=395392"},"modified":"2023-01-18T16:01:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T10:31:31","slug":"tashiding-monastery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/tashiding-monastery\/","title":{"rendered":"Tashiding Monastery: A Path To Finding Peace & Solace In Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine heaven altogether, and finding peace and Nirvana surrounding the mountains. Tashiding Monastery<\/strong> is one such place that you should not be missing out on. Situated around 40 km from Geyzing in the west of Sikkim, the Tashiding monastery is the most peaceful and the holiest Buddhist sanctuaries in Sikkim. The state of Sikkim will never fail to surprise you and will make you fall in love with it. It was made in the year 1717 and is beautifully situated on the highest point of a slope among Ranjit and Rathong Rivers.<\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit Tashiding Monastery<\/h2>\n
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The religious community hooks the visitors with its appealing environment and a scenic view of excellent mountain tops. It is also one of the most seasoned and the oldest Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim<\/a>, it makes a goal not to be missed by the travelers. The best time to visit the Monastery is during the months from March to June. The climate stays charming and pleasant making it scenic to see different attractions also. If you need to go to Bumchu Festival, it is best visited during the primary month of the Tibetan schedule i.e February or March and the timings of Tashiding monastery are from 7am to 6pm. The Tashiding monastery is an absolute necessity to visit this amazing place for its celebration, Bhumchhu, which is a sacred ceremony that is celebrated in the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the main month in Tibetan schedule. Encompassing the holy place are the heavenly stupas aficionados. Today, this religious community houses around 60 to 70 priests.<\/p>\n

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How To Reach Tashiding Monastery<\/h2>\n
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This wonderful monastery is a quick go-to from any airport in the country. The Tashiding monastery in Sikkim is close to Pelling; it is 40 kilometers from Gyalshing, 30 kilometers from Ravangla and 19 kilometers from Yuksom. You can book a taxi from all the significant towns in Sikkim to get to this amazing place. Tashiding is an ideal village in West Sikkim so you will not find an airport here, but, the commutation is very common and easy to chase. For cheaper options, buses and public transports also work, cabs could be your go-to anyway!<\/p>\n

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How Much Would A Trip To Tashiding Monastery Cost?<\/h2>\n
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The entire trip of Tashiding monastery in sikkim will totally depend on two factors: From which city or country are you coming and in which season you are traveling. If you see from India itself, the flight cost will almost be the same with a small variation. It will be in the INR 5000-6000 range per person. If you decide to take a train, the cost will be around INR 2500\u20133000 range and it might increase if you take deluxe trains like Duronto or Rajdhani express. After reaching, you can go for a taxi and that would be INR 1000 average cost. So, overall you can expect a journey of around 15k-16k.<\/p>\n

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Places To Visit Around Tashiding Monastery<\/h2>\n

The monastery is a retreat to visit itself, let\u2019s check out all the places to visit near the beautiful monastery to marvel at the scenic landscape and unravel the unexplored territory.<\/p>\n

1. The Phensang Monastery<\/h3>\n
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The Phensang Monastery is situated on a slope that spreads from Kabi to Phodong. In the history of Tashiding monastery it was built in the year 1721 when Jigme Pawo ruled. You can reach this place by a shared taxi from the Phensang monastery itself. You will be welcomed with an amazing view to look forward to.<\/p>\n

Timings:<\/strong> 7AM to 7PM
Location:<\/strong> Phensang, North District, Sikkim, India<\/p>\n

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