Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling) - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Buddhist Temples

Man-made Structures- Other

Hill Stations

About Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

Ghoom Monastery is the oldest Tibetan Buddhist Monastery of Darjeeling established in 1850 by Lama Sherab Gyatso. A 15-foot high statue of Maitreyi Buddha is the main attraction of this monastery. It is located at an elevation of 8000 feet and the visitors are treated to a beautiful view of the majestic Kanchenjunga outside the monastery.

Activities Around

Attractions Near Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

Batasia Loop

Batasia Loop

0.64km from Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

The Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which was commissioned in 1919. There is no better place to get a 360 degree view of Darjeeling's landscape including the hill town and the snow covered peaks.

Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling

Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling

1.97km from Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace.The Peace Pagoda here showcases four avatars of Buddha. This is the tallest free standing structure in Darjeeling.

LLOYD BOTANICAL GARDEN

LLOYD BOTANICAL GARDEN

3.84km from Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

A botanical garden named after William Lloyd which was created in 1878 CE, to preserve the native floral species of Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. The garden comprises terraced lands, rolling slopes, tall trees and lush green bushes mixed with grass. It is a well-known visitors paradise in Darjeeling.

Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

4.68km from Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

The highest mountain in Darjeeling which is famous for the splendid viewpoints and natural beauty. The magnificent view of snow-capped mountains sitting amidst cotton clouds attracts tourists to Tiger Hill from all over the country. Trekking and adventure lovers can explore this place .

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

4.96km from Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

It is the largest high altitude zoo in india which was situated in the town of Darjeeling which specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions. The zoo serves as the central hub for Central Zoo Authority of India's red panda program and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It is the main tourist attraction in Darjeeling.

Mirik Lake

Mirik Lake

15.11km from Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

Mirik lake is a natural tourist attraction which has picturesque natural surroundings and invigorating climate. It is also known as Sumendu Lake. There is pine trees and lush green gardens around the lake. Boating, fishing, horse riding are the other attractions here.

Discover More Attractions in Darjeeling, Home of Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

Darjeeling

Darjeeling

12 attractions

The district which is famous for its hill stations which is located in the northern side of West Bengal.

Location of Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)

Comments

For more information about Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling), visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghum_Monastery