Enchey Monastery, Sikkim
Enchey Monastery is one of the revered monasteries in Sikkim. It was built in 1909 on top of Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. This monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. Enchey Monastery was established by Lama Drupthob Karpo, known for his tantric art in Buddhism. He came from Maenim Hill in South Sikkim and built only a Gompa at the beginning. This monastery was built in believe that the two protecting deities – Khangchendzonga and Yupdean reside in this monastery. This scared monastery’s literal meaning stands for “Solitary Monastery”. Due to its legends, Enchey Monastery holds a special place among the people of Sikkim and is respected by all.
Enchey Monastery was first built in 1840s which was later restructured in 1909. There is a shining golden cupola on top of the monastery. The walls of the monastery are full of paintings and murals of the religious kings and pivotal deities. Detor Cham is the most colourful and celebrated Cham Dance festival held in the monastery. Other festivals observed in Enchey Monastery are Singhe Cham and Pang Lhabsol. This monastery has a great popularity amongst tourists.
Timings
Enchey Monastery open at 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Entry Fees
Free | No Tickets
Best Time to Visit
During the month of June to October
Accessibility
Enchey Monastery is Just about 3 kilometers away from the Gangtok city center.
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Manuela Finetti
24 January 2022Good morning,
I would like to know the exact dates of all the Cham festivals at Enchey Monastery in 2022. Many thanks in advance,
Manuela Finetti?