Lachung Monastery is located on the Lachung river bank and offers scenic views of the Lachung.
Lachung Monastery is located amid apple orchards just across the scenic Lachung Chu river. It lies at a height of about 2,750 m and forms the base of the Green Lake trek. A symbol of cultural and religious heritage, Lachung Monastery has an edifice that was installed in 1806 by the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. It also houses a statue of Guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to be one of the founding fathers of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is a small and colourful structure that has a two-storey prayer hall. On the porch lie two extra-heavy prayer wheels, along with two metal dragons that are carved above it. Visitors also like the exquisite wall murals and a few ancient statues. Religious dance festivities are organized at the monastery on the 28th and 29th day of the 10th Buddhist month, which falls in December.
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Location: Lachung, Sikkim, India
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