Sa Ngor Chotshog Centre Gangtok

Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre is located in the Upper Tathangchen area of Gangtok and it is a perfect place to seek spirituality. Its unparalleled beauty and spectacular architecture is the key attraction. Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre is a religious place and a monastic institution for the Tibetan refugee. This popular attraction was established in the year 1961 by the Head of Ngorpa, Eminence Luding Khen Rimpoche and it is blessed by the Dalai Lama and HH Sakya Trizin. This is the only monastery in Sikkim that belongs to the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism. The placid walls of this monument is filled with murals and many thangkas. The monastery also houses a large statue of Buddha in a Shakyamuni form and a stupa outside, decorated with fluttering prayer flags.

Things To Do And See :

Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre is a monastic institution for the Tibetan refugee, here you can witness the placid walls that are filled with murals and thangkas. You can explore the complex and also see the large statue of Buddha.

Getting there :

Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre is located 5 km from the main town and you can avail local taxis to get to the site.