Plan your visit
At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime visiting hours
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitMarch to May and October to December
From city centreAbout 3 km
LocationGangtok, Sikkim
Know before you go
About Enchey Monastery
The Enchey Monastery, set on a wooded ridge above Gangtok, is an important Nyingma-order Buddhist monastery around two centuries old. Known for its annual masked Chaam dances and its serene setting with Kanchenjunga views, it offers a peaceful, atmospheric glimpse of Sikkim's Buddhist heritage close to town.
Getting there
How to Reach Enchey Monastery
Roughly 3 km from central Gangtok on the Nathula road; taxis available.
Location
Find it on the Map
Interactive map powered by OpenStreetMap.
Plan your day
Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
More places in Gangtok to see on the same trip, nearest first.
YS
≈ 750 m
Ganesh Tok
Small hilltop temple viewpoint offering panoramic views over Gangtok.
750 m awayView details →
YS
≈ 1 km
MG Marg
Gangtok's pedestrianised central promenade, lined with shops and cafes.
1 km awayView details →
YS
≈ 5.3 km
Banjhakri Falls
Landscaped waterfall park with folk-culture theming and energy-park attractions.
5.3 km awayView details →
YS
≈ 7.8 km
Rumtek Monastery
Major Tibetan Buddhist monastery with striking architecture and mountain views.
7.8 km awayView details →
YS
≈ 15 km
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake
High-altitude glacial lake near Gangtok — scenic, sacred and permit-controlled.
15 km awayView details →
≈ Straight-line distance from Enchey Monastery. The road route is usually longer.
See all places to visit in Gangtok →