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REESUM GUMPA

Category Historic, Religious

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Located in Upper Hathidhunga, Rinchenpong. Reesum Gumpa is situated on the lap of
nature surrounded by the lush green forest with panoramic view of mountains. It is one of the
oldest monasteries of Sikkim. A short hike from Rinchenpong town leads to Reesum Monastery.
The monastery offers unique wooden structure with stone wall around the monastery. The beauty of monastery is untouched therefore holding its importance.

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:
• Mount View Hotel contact no: 8927694061
• Rinchenpong Nest Homestay contact no: 7432021509
• Orchid Villa Homestay contact no: 8436105158

LOCAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS:
During Drukpa tshe-zi, the Buddhist festival which is celebrated on the 4th day of the 6th month
of the Tibetan lunar calendar, the people around the region visits the monastery to offer prayers
and seek blessings. People also take fresh harvested fruits and vegetables to offer in the
monastery.
ECO- TOURISM AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Bird watching
• Hiking and trekking
• Village walks
• Local market explores
• Monasteries visit
TOURIST GUIDELINES:
• Foreign tourist needs to secure Inner Line Permit or Restricted Area Permit to enter in
Sikkim in Melli Check Post.
• Visitors should strictly follow the norms while visiting the monasteries.
Emergency contact nos:
• Medical emergency contact no: 8918865197
• Police emergency contact no: 9775979366

How to Reach:

By Air

Bagdogra in Siliguri is the nearest airport to reach the destination. Which is about 130- 135 kms till Rinchenpong. One can hire cab or pre book through travel agencies to reach the destination.

By Train

New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station to reach the destination. From Siliguri one can hire or take shared cab till Rinchenpong.

By Road

From Gangtok(capital) the tourists can travel through rented cabs or shared cabs to reach the destination, which takes about 3-4 hrs.