Enchey Monastery, Gangtok

Name: Enchey Monastery
Address: Gangtok, India

#9 among attractions in Gangtok

Monastery, Buddhist architecture

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The Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 above Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The monastery built around the then small hamlet of Gangtok became a religious centre. The location was blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, a renowned exponent of tantric art in Buddhism with flying powers; initially a small Gompa was established by him after he flew from Maenam Hill in South Sikkim to this site. The literal meaning of Enchey Monastery is the "Solitary Monastery". Its sacredness is attributed to the belief that Khangchendzonga and Yabdean – the protecting deities – reside in this monastery. As, according to a legend, Guru Padmasambhava had subdued the spirits of the Khangchendzonga, Yabdean and Mahākāla here. In view of this legend, the religious significance of Enchey Monastery is deeply ingrained in every household in Gangtok. It is also believed that these powerful deities always fulfil the wishes of the devotees. ()

Coordinates: 27°20'26"N, 88°37'39"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tsuklakhang Palace, Hanuman Tok, Thakurbari Temple, Do-drul Chorten.

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Palace, Buddhist architecture
Tsuklakhang Palace, Gangtok
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Temple
Hanuman Tok, Gangtok
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1.1 miSW
Temple
Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok
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Buddhist architecture, Pagoda
Do-drul Chorten, Gangtok
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27°20'30"N • 88°37'16"E
Ganesh Tok, Gangtok
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Monastery, Buddhist architecture
Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre, Gangtok
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1.1 miSW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Paljor Stadium, Gangtok
27 min walk • Paljor Stadium, also spelled Palzor Stadium, is a football stadium located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The stadium is currently home to Sikkim Premier Division League clubs. It holds 30,000 people. The stadium also hosts matches of the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup.