One of the most revered Monastery of Sikkim is situated in North Sikkim district in India. Tracing the history of the monastery, you will discover that it was built in the year 1721. It was built during the reign of Chogyal Tshudphud Namgyal. A year later, the dedication and perseverence of the lamas resulted in the monastery being rebuilt completely.In 1947 it was completely gutted by a devastating fire. However it was rebuilt in 1948. It is present in North Sikkim. It was built in 1721 by Jigme Pawo in the Northern part of Sikkim. The monastery was totally devastated by fire in 1947 and was rebuilt in 1948. Around 300 monks under the monastery celebrate their annual function in the month of December.

The main annual function in the monastery is on the 28th & 29th days of the tenth month of the Tibetan Calender which normally corresponds to the month of December. The Phensang Monastery is located in the north Sikkim on the gentle slope that spreads from Kabi to Phodong. The landscape of the monastery is by every means one of the best in the entire region of Sikkim. Today, around 300 lamas of the Nyingmapa Buddhist Order reside in this monastery.

Some of the festivals are held annually here in the monastery. The main festival of the monastery is celebrated on the 28th & 29th days of the tenth month of the Tibetan Calender (December). Kagyad dance is performed two days before the Sikkimese New Year which concludes with the destruction of evil and emergence of peace and prosperity. At an altitude of 1572 meters, Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. Its beautiful location and its Buddhist past along with umpteen opportunities to enjoy adventure attract countless tourists every year. Moreover, Gangtok with its accommodation and transport facilities, also forms a convenient base for tourists to explore the surrounding regions of the state.

Other Attractions nearby are Phodang & Labrang Monastery - The Phodong Monastery is counted amongst one of the six significant monasteries of Sikkim. It is located at a distance of 38 kilometres from from Gangtok on a spur of a hill. The construction of the monastery took place in the early eigthenth century after which it became the main centre for Kagyu lineage. However, with the emregence of Rumtek monastery, the significance of Phodong monastery lessened. Labrang Monastery is only 04 kilometres ahead of Phodong lies another monastery by the name of Labrang. The monastery is unique because of its architectural design. Between the Phodong and Labrang monasteries, a number of chortens remind of the Tumlong, the capital of Sikkim in the 19th century.

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Bagdogra airport (IXB) in West Bengal is the nearest take off point for tourists. There are regular flights to and from Delhi, Guwahati, Patna, Bangalore, Kolkata, Bangkok & Paro. Daily helicopter services from Bagdogra is available for reaching Gangtok by air. Phensang Monastery is nearly 155 kilometres via NH 31 A from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) railhead is at a distance of 134 kilometres from Gangtok. Taxis and buses are available from the railway station to transfer you to your destination. Gangtok is linked to Kolkata by NH 31 A. Buses run between Gangtok and other destinations like Bagdogra, Siliguri and Kalimpong. Guest can hire taxis and private car.