Salugara Monastery

Salugara Monastery is located at a distance of 6 km from Siliguri. This Buddhist shrine is a popular tourist’s destination.

Salugara Monastery, Siliguri, West BengalSalugara Monastery is located 6 km away from Siliguri, West Bengal. This is one of the most popular tourist spots of Siliguri. Salugara Monastery was established by the Tibetan Monk and spiritual guru Dalai Lama. Also known as The Great International Tashi Gomang Stupa, Salugara monastery is maintained by the Droden Kunchab Chodey Buddhist Association.

Details about Salugara Monastery
Salugara Monastery, the 100 feet tall stupa, was founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche. The stupa brings out five kinds of relics of Buddhism. Inside the premises of the monastery, there is a giant prayer wheel near the small room where visitor can offer butter lamps. Salugara Monastery is an ideal place for meditation. Festive seasons are the best time to visit Salugara Monastery to learn more about the Tibetan culture.

Visiting Information to Salugara Monastery
Bagdogra International Airport and Siliguri Junction Railway Station are the prime mediums of transportation to reach the monastery. This place can also be reached by road via National Highway 10.

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