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Rinchenpong Monastery

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Established: 1730 (294 years ago)Coordinates: 27°14'7"N, 88°16'7"E
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SikkimIndia

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Rinchenpong Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bhaichung Stadium, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rinchenpong, Sanga Choeling Monastery.

  • bhaichung stadium namchi7.3 miSE
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Bhaichung Stadium, Namchi

    186 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Namchi, India, the Bhaichung Stadium stands as a testament to the region's growing interest in sports, particularly football. This stadium, named after the revered Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, serves as a hub for local...

  • pemayangtse monastery pelling4.9 miN
    Monastery, Buddhist architecture

    Pemayangtse Monastery, Pelling

    125 min walk • The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, located 110 km west of Gangtok.

  • rinchenpong legship0.5 miN
    Hiking, Hiking trail

    Rinchenpong, Legship

    13 min walk • Rinchenpong is a town in West Sikkim, India. It is situated in West Sikkim, about 123 km west of Gangtok, 47 km due south of Gyalshing, close to the village of Kaluk. It sits at an altitude of 5576 feet. It is known for the Reesum Monastery and trekking routes.

  • sanga choeling monastery pelling3.5 miNW
    Monastery

    Sanga Choeling Monastery, Pelling

    90 min walk • The Sanga Choeling Monastery, also spelt Sange Choeling Monastery, established in the 17th century by Lama Lhatsün Chempo, is one of the oldest monasteries in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim.

  • geyzing3.1 miN
    Town

    Geyzing

    79 min walk • Gyalshing or Geyzing is the capital of the district of West Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road.

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