Serdup Choling Monastery

4.5

Location: Alley Goompa Rd, Namchi, Sikkim 737126, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1-2 Hours (It depends on your interest in exploring this place)

Serdup Choling Monastery is a Buddhist Monastery located on the Alley Goompa road of Namchi district in South Sikkim in India. State Sikkim is rich with monasteries and local culture. Among them, this monastery is one of the best tourist attractions in Namchi.

Attraction

Serdup Choling Monastery offers its visitors spiritual tranquility and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Also worship and know about cultural significance.
Visitors can some peaceful time here. Relish the beauty of nature and take photos of the wonderful view. The peaceful environment and sacred aura of Serdup Choling Monastery undoubtedly charm anyone’s mind.
Many community activities, including education and festive celebrations, are held in the monastery which portray the traditional Buddhist way of Sikkim local lives.

History

Late Serdup Dungzin Jigme Wangchuk Rinpoche and his brother Khachoed Tulku Dudjom Dorjee combined built Serdup Choling Monastery in 1967. Presently, his son Von. Serdup Dungzin Lodoe Chophel, a custodian of this monastery. This monastery follows the Nyingmapa Sect of the Jhangter lineage.

Inside/Outside Views

Serdup Choling Monastery is a wonderful looking erection that catches anyone’s eye at a very first glimpse. In the premises of this Monastery statues of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), Santaraksita and Tri Detson are seen. Prayer flags adorned this monastery. Guru Padmasambhava paintings are seen on the outside and on the walls.
A huge prayer wheel set on the monastery premises really provides a holy vibe.
Serdup Choling Monastery is situated against the backdrop of the serene views of Kanchenjunga. So no doubt it has a wonderful outside view.

Opening Hours

Sunday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Monday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Tuesday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Wednesday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Thursday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Friday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Saturday 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Entry & Others Fees

Visiting Serdup Choling Monastery is free of cost.

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How to Reach

By Air: Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, West Bengal is the nearest airport to reach Serdup Choling Monastery. This airport is well connected with all the main cities of India. It is around 102 kilometers from Namchi. This airport is also a domestic airport and connected to the nearest international airport being Kolkata in West Bengal. From Namchi, Serdup Choling Monastery is only 2 kilometers away. Hire a taxi or book a cap to reach there from Namchi. Now, Sikkim has its own airport – Pakyong Airport. You can also go by this Airport.

By Train: New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri, West Bengal is the nearest railway station to reach Temi Tea Garden. It is around 96 kilometers from Namchi. This railway station is well connected with the major cities like Kolkata and Delhi. From Namchi, Serdup Choling Monastery is only 2 kilometers away. Hire a taxi or book a cap to reach there from Namchi.

By Road: Namchi is around 92 kilometers from Siliguri. The Sikkim Nationalized Transport (SNT) buses ply regularly from Siliguri to the state. You can also go by private taxi and shared taxi. From Namchi, Serdup Choling Monastery is only 2 kilometers away. Hire a taxi or book a cap to reach there from Namchi.

Tips for Travellers

Carry enough warm clothes.
Carry necessary medicine and other things.
Had to carry a water bottle. Because the monastery is situated at a high altitude. It’s important to be hydrated.
Respect the sanctity while taking pictures.
Leave only footprints behind.