Enchey Monastery

Enchey Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Gangtok with a prayer hall topped by a metal roof housing religious objects and deity representations. Inside, visitors find ritual implements and sacred symbols that form the core of daily practice.

The monastery was established in 1909 to replace an earlier structure dating back to 1840, marking the development of Gangtok as a religious center. This founding reflected royal efforts to strengthen spiritual life in the region.

The monastery serves as a spiritual center where monks of the Nyingma school practice their daily rituals and devotion. Local communities visit regularly to participate in ceremonies and seek spiritual connection within its halls.

The monastery sits about 3 kilometers northeast of Gangtok and is accessible via the main road leading that direction. Visitors can enter freely during open hours, though they should dress respectfully and follow basic conduct rules when inside.

During the Pang Lhabsol festival, local Bhutia and Lepcha communities gather to perform traditional blood-brotherhood ceremonies with the sacred mountain Khangchendzonga as their witness. This annual gathering blends spiritual practice with deep community bonds.

Location: East Sikkim district

GPS coordinates: 27.34056,88.62750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58