Darjeeling & Kalimpong · 4 experiences
Spiritual in Darjeeling & Kalimpong
Monasteries, dhams, stupas and shrines
Rituals at their own hours, with guides who explain what you see and keep the visit respectful.
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Kalimpong · Half day
Durpin Monastery and Deolo Hill viewpoints
Visit Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, the Nyingma monastery on Durpin Hill consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976, then cross t…
Monastery free; Deolo park small fee; car ₹1,200–2,000
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Lava · 1–2 hours
Morning prayers at Lava's Kagyu monastery
Walk up from Lava bazaar at dawn to Kagyu Thekchen Ling, the monastery on the hill, for morning chanting, butter lamps …
Free; donations welcome
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Lepchajagat · 1–2 hours
Ghum Monastery and its Maitreya Buddha
Visit Yiga Choeling, the Gelug monastery at Ghum founded in 1850, about 10 km from Lepchajagat, to see its 15 ft statue…
Free or small donation
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Mirik · 1.5–2 hours
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Climb to Bokar Monastery above the lake
Walk up from Sumendu Lake to Bokar Monastery, a Kagyu monastery at about 1,768 m, the highest point of Mirik. Sit in on…
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