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Phensang Monastery

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  • •Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok.
  • •It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.

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  • Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok.
  • It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.

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Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo.

It is about 3 km from central Tumlong.

The most comfortable months are January, November and December; June is the hottest, with highs around 23°C.

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October to March

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