State
: Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India. Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Significance : The Pilgrimage Centre.
Location : Phodang Monastery is situated in the northern part of Sikkim, India.
Know Phodang Monastery in Sikkim
Phodang Monastery Sikkim is situated in North Sikkim, about 28 km from Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. The original monastery is rebuilt and at present one of the most beautiful monasteries in located in Sikkim.
Phodang Monastery houses the old mural paintings and shelters around 260 monks. Quite similar to Ralong and Rumtek, the main annual Puja is performed at Phodang Monastery Sikkim on the 28th & 29th days of the tenth month of the Tibetan Calender, the time when the religious dances are performed. Journey to Phodang Monastery in Sikkim
Phodang Monastery in Sikkim is easily approachable form Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, India.
Airport : Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal( 124 kms.), from where scheduled flights operates to and fro from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati. The Bagdogra airport is connected to Gangtok by a helicopter service operating between Gangtok - Bagdogra - Gangtok.
Railhead : Two nearest railway station are at Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) stabilizing link to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities in India.
Road Transport : Gangtok is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by all weather road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the District headquarters within Sikkim.
Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the Gangtok- Siliguri Highway and are available for transfer of passengers between Gangtok and Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Gangtok.
NOTE : Foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim (available at Siliguri).
Staying in Phodang Monastery (Sikkim)
Accommodation is easily available in Gangtok. You may take your pick from the many hotels, tourist Lodge, tourist hostel and tourist cottages in Gangtok. Check out for the hotels that suits you the most.
