Tashiding Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Gyalshing district, India.
The monastery stands atop a hill between Rathong Chu and Rangeet River, reaching 1465 meters in altitude with multiple prayer halls and chortens.
Ngadak Sempa Chenpo established the monastery in 1641, followed by substantial development during Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal's reign in 1717.
The Bumchu festival occurs on the 14th and 15th days of the first Tibetan lunar month, featuring a sacred vase inspection to predict regional fortunes.
Visitors can reach the monastery through road connections from Gyalshing town, located 27 kilometers away, with local transportation services regularly available.
The monastery contains different types of chortens dedicated to enlightenment and reconciliation, housing relics of past Chogyals and Buddhist masters.
Location: Gyalshing district
GPS coordinates: 27.06667,88.46667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:16
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