Lachung Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Mangan district, India.
The Lachung Monastery stands at an elevation of 2,700 meters, featuring traditional Tibetan architectural elements and detailed wall murals inside the main prayer hall.
Established in 1880, the monastery became a central religious institution in northern Sikkim, connecting the local population with Tibetan Buddhist practices and traditions.
The monastery maintains the Nyingma Buddhist traditions through regular prayer ceremonies, meditation sessions, and religious teachings conducted by resident monks throughout the year.
Visitors need to obtain special permits to access the monastery due to its location near the Indo-Chinese border, with arrangements possible through authorized travel agencies in Gangtok.
The monastery sits at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung rivers, where monks perform their daily rituals against the background of flowing waters.
Location: Mangan district
Inception: 1880
GPS coordinates: 27.61667,88.65000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:02
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