Ghoom Monastery

Ghoom Monastery, also referred to as Samten Choeling Monastery, is among the top Darjeeling tour places to visit. It is situated nearly 8 km from the main town so that Ghoom Monastery can bring peace and history as well as culture to its many visitors in and out of the country who visit the place. Constructed in the year 1850 Ghoom Monastery Darjeeling is the other older Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in the region and plays a vital role in propagating Buddhist education. 

Monasteries are discipline-specific and this one belongs to Gelugpa or the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Amongst these structures stands a 15-foot statue of the Maitreya Buddha, which is referred to as the 'Future Buddha' and is the most remarkable among many others present here. This towering statue seated in the lap of the master of the greatest teacher of compassion, Maitreya, speaks of great tranquillity, and looking forward with hope and compassion towards all beings seeking a brighter tomorrow, welcomes you to the abodes, the main prayer hall, of the Maitreya temple.

The Ghoom Monastery Samten Choeling features colorful prayer flags, beautiful Thangka images, and exquisite Tibetan wall paintings that create an inviting and warm atmosphere dedicated to Tibetan culture and arts. Visitors enjoy this quiet and serene environment where they can also hear the binges of monks chanting prayers, which is quite simply, magical. The Convent is also within a picturesque landscape providing the scenic beauty of mountains and valleys making it an ideal place for silent meditation.

When planning to enjoy the sites in Darjeeling, Ghoom Monastery is the best place to go and experience Tibetan Buddhism