Enchey Monastery

Perched on a hill top above Gangtok’s ridge, the Enchey monastery offers picturesque views of the town and the Kanchenjunga peak. Built in 1909, it follows the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It is believed that a Tantric master called Lama Druptob Karpo had flew here from Maenam hill in South Sikkim and built a small hermitage here for his meditation.
The prayer hall contains beautiful Buddhist murals and a statue of Sakyamani (Buddha) and other Tantric deities. You can also observe Buddhist monks chanting during prayers. The monastery is especially vibrant during the Detor Chaam or masked and costume dance, usually held in December or January every year. During this time, it comes alive with colourful dancers performing to Tibetan music.