About Ranka Monastery (Lingdum)
Located 20 kms away from Gangtok, Ranka Monastery or Lingdum Monastery or Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery is a striking place of worship built in the typical form of Tibetian architecture. It’s a training centre of young lamas with a serene but somber ambiance. The Re Khola River flowing swiftly by its side becomes one with Rani Khola soon after crossing the monastery.
The holy Gharwang Rimpoche presides over this exquisite place of worship. Adorned with bright symbolic frescoes, the monastery lights up even more before Losar when the exotic Lama mask dance is performed by the inmates of the sanctum here. It’s bound to make an impression on the mind. Even the most unenthusiastic set of travellers are bound to be excited when faced with such a magnificent cultural treat.
It’s a sight to see and sound to feel. Yes, feel because the river seems to have a voice that enters the mind and remains there for a long long time.
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Places to Visit near Ranka Monastery (Lingdum)
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim
2.6 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is indeed a veritable sanctuary or safe haven to a wide array of beautiful species, both flora and fauna. A...
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Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim
10.1 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Founded in 16th century, Rumtek Monastery or Dharmachakra center is the largest monastery in Sikkim. It is about 24 kms from Gangtok and the...
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Ban Jhakri Falls, Sikkim
11.1 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Ban Jhakri Falls or Banjhakri Fall, these beautiful falls are located about 4 kms from Gangtok, enroute to Ranka monastery. They belong to the...
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Borong, Sikkim
*13.7 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Saramsa Garden, Sikkim
13.9 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
The forest department in the year 1922 established Saramasa Garden. The garden is the home to the rarest species tropical plant...
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Do Drul Chorten, Sikkim
18.8 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Do-drul Chorten is the biggest stupa in Sikkim, built by the followers of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also known as Dotapu Chorten....
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Enchey monastery, Sikkim
23 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Enchey monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism and was established in the earlier part of 20th century. It is located 3 kms...
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Bakthang Waterfalls, Sikkim
24 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Bakthang Waterfalls is very close to the Tashi View Point. It a typical gorgeous Himalayan waterfall that originates high up in the mountain at...
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Ganesh Tok View Point, Sikkim
25.1 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Located at a height of 6500 ft, Ganesh Tok is the topmost tip of Gangtok. Standing amidst a number of TV towers, this place is a wonderful...
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Tashi View Point, Sikkim
27.2 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Tashi View Point is located at a distance of 8 kms from the state capital by the North Sikkim highway. The view from here simply makes the heart...
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Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok, Sikkim
27.7 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Located opposite to the Ganesh Tok view point, Himalayan Zoological Park sprawls over an entire body of a hill covering 205 hectares. It is a...
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Hanuman Tok, Sikkim
28.1 km from Ranka Monastery (Lingdum) - See map
Hanuman Tok has a huge statue of Lord Hanuman. The height of the statue is about 25 to 30 and is located on a hilltop not very far away from...
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