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[Guru Sakya Monastery, Darjeeling, India] A place where prayers quietly echo in the depths of Darjeeling

Located on the heights of Darjeeling, Guru Sakya Monastery belongs to the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and you can spend a time that will cleanse your soul in a quiet and calm atmosphere. 👀Highlights✨ 🎨Tibetan colors and a space for prayer The monastery is decorated with vivid Tibetan colors such as red, gold, and blue, and inside there are intricate thangkas (Buddhist paintings) and Buddha statues. When you visit, you will hear the monks quietly chanting sutras, and you will feel as if you have wandered into another world. 📸Great for photos! Colorful murals and prayer flags, with the Himalayan mountain range in the background. This is a photogenic spot that is known only to those in the know, and wherever you cut it, it is a picture-perfect spot. 🧘♀️An unknown "place of refuge for the soul" There are few tourists, and the majority are local believers and monks. That's why you can spend a luxurious time here quietly while experiencing your faith. It's also a perfect place for meditation and clearing your mind. Basic information📝 📍Access: About 15 minutes by car from the center of Darjeeling. 💰Admission fee: Free 🕰️Opening hours: 8:00~16:00 Guru Sakya Monastery is a quiet sacred place in Darjeeling that will clear your mind and your heart. Please visit with plenty of time and listen to the prayer and sutra chanting. The calm atmosphere and the time spent healing in the natural beauty of the Himalayas should be an important "rest of the mind" during your trip. #India #India travel #India tourism #India travel #Asia travel #Tourism #Darjeeling #Darjeeling travel #Darjeeling tourism #Darjeeling travel #Tibet #Tibetan Buddhism #Tibetan religion #Tibetan culture #Temple #Temple tour #Solo travel #Solo female traveler #Absolutely free travel
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