Nyingma
Tashiding Monastery
Tashiding, West Sikkim
Founded 1641
1465m
About
Tashiding Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Sikkim. It is located on top of the hill rising between the Rathong chu and the Rangeet River.
Significance
Sacred site where Guru Padmasambhava blessed the land, famous for Bhumchu festival
Main Deity
Guru Padmasambhava
Visiting Information
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Contact Information
+91-3595-250199
Location
Latitude:27.283300
Longitude:88.266700
Altitude:1465m
Buddhist Tradition
Nyingma
This monastery follows the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, one of the major schools of Buddhist practice in the Himalayan region.