Buddhist Circuits Sikkim

As action packed this Northeastern state of Sikkim can be, dotted with emerald forests, lofty mountains, high altitude lakes and glaciers, it holds a strong spiritual tone as well. It is a destination that have in hand a multitudinous monasteries blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, a great Buddhist saint who influenced the lifestyle and culture of the Sikkimese people. There are 200+monasteries in Sikkim with the first one built in Dubdi and Sanga Choling close to Yuksom. An ideal Buddhist Circuit tour in Sikkim includes a visit of monasteries like Pemayangtse in Pelling, Rumtek and Enchey Monasteries in Gangtok, and Phensang, Labrang and Phodong Monasteries on North Sikkim Highway. Buddhist is so deeply routed in Sikkim that one can find monasteries even in the most dense forest areas, most of which are only accessible through trekking.