East Sikkim \, Ranka monastery \, lingdum or Ranka monastery which was famous for travelling .

Описание: Though Lingdum or Ranka Monastery is a fairly new addition to Sikkim’s vast repertoire of Buddhist monasteries, it certainly takes away the prize for being the most picturesque of all. Sitting pretty on the same range of mountain as Rumtek, the Lingdum monastery was founded by Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche, the 12th incarnation of Zurmang Gharwang of Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Though the construction began in the year 1992, it was only inaugurated in 1999.
This magnificient monastery complex is spread over a sprawling 21 acres of richly forested mountain side and offers a brilliant view of the majestic mountains that surround it. As you enter, you will be greeted by an array of beautifully carved prayer wheels. Right in the middle of the complex is a large courtyard with an attractive main temple at its centre. Inside the main prayer hall rests a giant gilded statue of Buddha, 5 metres tall, with another smaller one of Guru Padmasambhava by its side. It also houses a rare collection of Buddhist manuscripts. The walls are festooned with intricate thangka paintings and vibrant hand-stitched wall-hangings.

The monastery complex also has a restaurant and a small souvenir shop for visitors next to the car park.

The Lingdum Monastery is about 16 km away from the main city of Gangtok, in a small village called Ranka. Another famous attraction called Banjhakri Falls is on the same route. The road to the monastery is not in a good condition so it is advisable to hire a larger car to take you there from Gangtok.

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