Founded in the year 1875, the Yiga Choeling Monastery in Ghoom, also known as the Ghoom Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Darjeeling. The exterior of the structure was designed by Sokpo Sherab Gyatso, a distinguished Mongolian monk and astrologer. It falls under the care of the Gelukpa sect of Buddhists, and is marked by a massive, 15 ft. high statue of the Maitreya Buddha, installed under the orders of Lama Domo Geshe Rinpoche. The statue is one of the oldest and the most massive in Darjeeling, crafted with clay imported from Tibet! The neighbouring beauty that haloes the monastery makes it one of the most frequented places to visit in Gangtok and Darjeeling.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Location: Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102