Lingdum Monastery, also generally known as Ranka Monastery and Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery is located at Ranka at an approximate distance of 20km from Gangtok – the capital of Sikkim. Inaugurated in the year 1999, the monastery is constructed in a spacious and scenic area. Lingdum Monastery is recommended for the peace-seekers and those that are in search of the aesthetic beauty.
Lingdum Monastery, which is considered one of the most beautiful monasteries in East Sikkim, borders the greeneries. You can reach the monastery after an hour’s drive from the main city. The monastery builders constructed it in the late 90s, and it does not have much historical and legendary value to highlight or talk about, unlike the ones built in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Lingdum Monastery or Ranka Monastery is established in the Tibetan Architectural style and holds great importance as a place of worship. The monastery is also a training centre for young and novice monks. Lingdum Monastery follows the Zurmang Kagyud lineage of Buddhism under the guidance of the 12th successor of the lineage Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche .
Located remotely from the bustling city, the visitors can enjoy eye-catching views of the surrounding regions in a peaceful mood. A river called “Re Khola” rustles swiftly nearby, which further enhances the charm of the monastery. The river eventually joins with Rani Khola to become as one with it as soon as it crosses the monastery.
