Month: March 2015

Phodong monastery-a Unique Labrang Monastery

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About Phodong monastery Phodong Monastery (or Phodang) is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, India. It is located 28 kilometres from Gangtok. It was built in the early 18th century but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one. 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries : Rumtek, the most … Read more

Famous and Beautiful the Khecheopalri Lake

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About Khecheopalri Lake

Khecheopalri Lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a sacred Lake for both Buddhists and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. It is located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres (91 mi) west of Gangtok and 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the northwest of Pelling town in the West Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. The local name for the lake is Sho Dzo Sho, which means “Oh Lady, Sit Here”. The popularly known name of the lake, considering its location is Khecheopalri Lake, ensconced in the midst of the Khechoedpaldri hill, which is also considered a sacred hill.

The lake is an integral part of the much revered valley of “Demazong” meaning valley of rice. This landscape is also known as a land of hidden treasures blessed by Guru Padmasambhava.

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Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre-The Tibetan refugee monastic institution

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Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre serves to be one of the most recurrently visited spots in the petite state of Sikkim. It is positioned at a length of approximately 5 kilometers from the popular tourists hub designated as Gangtok. The Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre can easily be considered to be the crown of Sikkim as it is bestowed with unparalleled beauty … Read more