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Nature Beautiful Place-The Tsomgo Lake

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About Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake Located at a height of 12400 ft, at a distance of 38 Km from Gangtok Tsongmo lake is 1 Km long. It takes 2 to 3 hours by road to reach this oval shape lake. Depth of Tsomgo lake is 15 meters. During winter seasons this Tsomgo lake remains frozen providing tourists lot of fun.

Changu Lake is open for both Indian and foreign tourist but permission is to be taken from local officials. Travel agents usually arrange the permit and are issued on the same day of the journey. Please keep two passpoert size photos of each adult member of the family and identity proof of the members. The road to this lake is maintained by a unit of Indian army. Total road passes through hills with sharp bends and bridges. This area is an ideal habitat of red panda and Yaks. Near the lake tourist can go for a Yak rid around the lake. In the peak summer seasons one can find snow in the hill surrounding the lake.

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Famous Enchey Monastery

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About The Enchey Monastery

The Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 above Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The monastery built around the then small hamlet of Gangtok became a religious centre. The location was blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, a renowned exponent of tantric (adept) art inBuddhism with flying powers; initially a small Gompa was established by him after he flew from Maenam Hill in South Sikkim to this site. The literal meaning of Enchey Monastery is the “Solitary Monastery”. Its sacredness is attributed to the belief that Khangchendzonga and Yabdean – the protecting deities – reside in this monastery. As, according to a legend,Guru Padmasambhava had subdued the spirits of the Khangchendzonga, Yabdean and Mahākāla here. In view of this legend, the religious significance of Enchey Monastery is deeply ingrained in every household in Gangtok. It is also believed that these powerful deities always fulfil the wishes of the devotees.

History

It is believed that, Lama Drupthob Karpa had built a small hermitage at the site, where he reached after he flew from Maenam Hill in South Sikkim. Later during the reign of Sikyong Tulku (1909-1910), the present monastery was built in the shape of a Chinese Pagoda.

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Lord Shiva Statue in Bangalore

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The Shiva Statue is 65 feet high and is located on the Airport Road just behind Kemp Fort. The statue depicts Lord Shiva who is seated in Padmashan or Lotus position. This is the largest Shiva statue in India.

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Alchi Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

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Alchi monastery, in Alchi village, is the Buddhist monastery situated on the bank of river Indus on the altitude of 3100 mtrs. Alchi is said to be the oldest and most famous monastery in Ladakh. This monastery is maintained and takes cared by the Likir monastery. Alchi village is located on lower Ladakh region. This village has four settlements with monuments dated on the walls. These monuments are said to be “Unique style and workmanship” but Alchi monastery complex is said to best.

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Sonamarg in Shrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

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Sonmarg nestled amidst the green valleys and golden meadows of Kashmir is a wonderful tourist destination. Located on the banks of the Indus River, the green valleys of Sonmarg covered by dense woodlands of pine and fir trees is the dream destination of tourists. The name Sonmarg signifies ‘golden road’ and the tourists who take … Read more