Sa Ngor Chotshog Center

Opening Hours: 08:00 am-06:00 pm 

Prime Day & Hours: Weekends, 

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

Tickets: Free entry

Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 119 km

Nearest Airport: Pakyong Airport, about 34 km 

Nearest Bus Stop: SNT Bus Station, about 6 km

The Sa Ngor Chotshog Centre takes you on a deep journey into Tibetan Buddhist spirituality. His Eminence Luding Khen Rinpoche founded this monastery in 1961, on a peaceful hill in Gangtok's Upper Tathangchen area. It is the only place in Sikkim representing the Sakya sect, making it a special and unique spiritual destination, making it one of the best places to visit in Gangtok.

As you walk up the peaceful paths, the fluttering prayer flags and monks chanting in the distance will take your breath away. Inside the monastery are colourful murals, detailed thangkas, and a huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, all of which tell stories of devotion and art. Khenpo Ugen Kyab is also there, and his teachings and interactions give you deep insights into Tibetan Buddhism.

The monastery has stunning views all around it, making it a great place for both spiritual seekers and nature lovers.

• Imerse yourself in the divine at the Sa Ngor Chotshog Centre, a revered Buddhist monastery located in Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Learn about the Sakya Sect, an order uniquely found in the Sa Ngor Chotshog monastery in Sikkim.
• Marvel over the monastery's interiors, which are adorned with intricate murals and thangkas, showcasing traditional Tibetan Buddhist art.