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Ging Gompa
Ging Gompa (also known as Sangchen Thongdrol Ling) is a Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. The monastery is located in Ging, about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Darjeeling.
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- Pattabong Tea Garden
- Badamtam Tea Garden
- Rishihat Tea Garden
- Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden
- Orange Valley Tea Garden
- Chongtong Tea Garden
Ging Gompa at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Pattabong Tea Garden: Pattabong Tea Garden (also spelled Puttabong) is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Badamtam Tea Garden: Badamtam Tea Garden is a census town and a gram panchayat in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Rishihat Tea Garden: Rishihat Tea Garden (also spelled Risheehat) is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden: Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Orange Valley Tea Garden: Orange Valley Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Chongtong Tea Garden: Chongtong Tea Garden is a census town in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Sightseeing Places
- Pattabong Tea Garden: Pattabong Tea Garden (also spelled Puttabong) is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Badamtam Tea Garden: Badamtam Tea Garden is a census town and a gram panchayat in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Rishihat Tea Garden: Rishihat Tea Garden (also spelled Risheehat) is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden: Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Orange Valley Tea Garden: Orange Valley Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
- Chongtong Tea Garden: Chongtong Tea Garden is a census town in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Places That Define Ging Gompa
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Pattabong Tea Garden
Pattabong Tea Garden (also spelled Puttabong) is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Badamtam Tea Garden
Badamtam Tea Garden is a census town and a gram panchayat in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Rishihat Tea Garden
Rishihat Tea Garden (also spelled Risheehat) is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden
Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Orange Valley Tea Garden
Orange Valley Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Chongtong Tea Garden
Chongtong Tea Garden is a census town in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Ging Tea Garden
Ging Tea Garden is a census town in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Singla Tea Garden
Singla Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Soom Tea Garden
Soom Tea Garden is a village in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Singtam Tea Garden
Singtam Tea Garden (also spelled Singtom) is a census town in Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block, Darjeeling Sadar subdivision, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 44 km from Ging Gompa.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Darjeeling railway station, about 5 km from central Ging Gompa.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Ging Gompa (Apr, May, Jun) averages 14–22°C with about 303 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Ging Gompa (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 18–24°C with about 300 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Ging Gompa (Oct, Nov) averages 12–20°C with about 134 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Ging Gompa (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 6–15°C with about 24 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
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History
- Summary: Ging Gompa (also known as Sangchen Thongdrol Ling) is a Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. The monastery is located in Ging, about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Darjeeling.
- Overview: Ging Gompa (also known as Sangchen Thongdrol Ling) is a Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. The monastery is located in Ging, about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Darjeeling. It is one of the oldest monasteries in Darjeeling and subscribes to the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Modern History: Colonel Mainwaring mentions a Lepcha community of about one hundred people in the present Gymkhana Club area and in a Bhutia settlement including a monastery on a hill somewhere around 1765. The Royal History of Sikkim, however, asserts that the establishment of such a monastery must be earlier than 1765. According to the authors of the Sikkimese Court, the monastery was a branch of Pemayangtse belonging to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Wangdu Dorje Ling (dbang 'dus rdo rje gling) was the name of the site.
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Significance
Colonel Mainwaring mentions a Lepcha community of about one hundred people in the present Gymkhana Club area and in a Bhutia settlement including a monastery on a hill somewhere around 1765.
Historical Significance
Colonel Mainwaring mentions a Lepcha community of about one hundred people in the present Gymkhana Club area and in a Bhutia settlement including a monastery on a hill somewhere around 1765.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ging Gompa is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is July (average high 24°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 44 km away. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling railway station, about 5 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Pattabong Tea Garden, Badamtam Tea Garden, Rishihat Tea Garden, Lebong & Mineral Spring Tea Garden, Orange Valley Tea Garden and Chongtong Tea Garden.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 14°C to 24°C over the year, with about 2311 mm of rain in total.
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