Ngadak Monastery
Ngadak Thupten Shedup Dhargey Choeling
An ancient Nyingma monastery on the outskirts of Namchi. The old hall dates to the 18th century, and the new main hall has vivid painted decorations overlooking the small town.
Ngadak Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in South Sikkim. The old hall is said to date to the early 18th century and was once one of the palaces of the Sikkimese royal family. It was damaged by the 2011 earthquake, and a larger main hall and monastic school have since been built alongside it. The hall houses statues of Guru Padmasambhava and other Buddhist figures, with brightly colored murals. The monastery sits on the northeastern slope of Namchi, about 2 km from the town center, and can be visited along with the Namchi Rock Garden and Samdruptse. Remove your shoes before entering, walk clockwise around the shrine, and ask the monks' permission before taking photos.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Namchi Rock Garden
- Samdruptse Guru Padmasambhava Statue
- Char Dham, Namchi
- Shirdi Sai Mandir, Namchi
- Tendong Hill
- Tarey Bhir
- Temi Tea Garden
- Buddha Park of Ravangla