Lingdum Monastery

Lingdum Monastery, also known as Ranka Monastery and Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery, is located in Ranka, about 20 kilometres from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. It is built in a large and attractive location surrounded by greenery and is regarded as one of East Sikkim's most beautiful monasteries. The monastery was inaugurated in 1999 and does not have much historical and mythical significance to emphasise or discuss, unlike those built in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was built in the Tibetan architectural style and is an important site of prayer. The monastery also serves as a training facility for new and novice monks. Lingdum Monastery adheres to the Zurmang Kagyud tradition of Buddhism, which is led by the lineage's 12th heir, Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche.