Ideal Duration: 1-2 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra International
Nearest Railway Station: Darjeeling
Lachen Monastery was built in 1858 is a Nyingma Buddhist Monastery. Previously it was a simple hut only, but afterwards by the Nyingma Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and with the help of eight monks the hut was converted into a new colorful Monastery.
It is home to Lachen Monastic School. Lachen Monastery is also called Ngodrub Choling Gompa or Lauchung Gompa.
The complex is fully decorated with colorful prayer wheels and prayer flags.
As you enter the complex you will feel bliss. It is a mind-blowing pilgrimage experience.
It has a picturesque location overlooking the nearby village and the statue of Guru Padmasambhava.
Throughout the year 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Last Entry: 06:45 PM
Free for all
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