All you need to know about the kartok monastery in Yuksom

The picturesque town of Yuksom is decorated with daunting and intimidating tourist destinations one of them being the Kartok Monastery. One of the holiest monasteries out of the three the town abodes; the other two being the Dubdi Monastery and the Ngadak Chorling monastery.

The monastery is beautifully built with brightly painted exteriors and peaceful surroundings. The intricate architecture and exquisite engineering make the monastery even more compelling and captivating. The monastery relics the age-old customs, traditions and practices followed by the Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery offers a real glimpse into the Buddhist way of worshipping.

The architecture of the Kartok Monastery consists of smooth, bright red structure decorated with golden and yellow outlines all marking the styles of Tibetan designs. The monastery is a thrill amongst other popular pilgrimage tourist destinations with its gripping colourful prayer flags embellishment adorned with the crystal clear waters of the Kartok Lake situated in the proximity of it.

The monastery has succeeded in maintaining its fossil charm throughout these years also making it a beauteous pilgrimage site. The surroundings comprising of the snow-capped mountains, the endeavouring valleys and the charming paddy fields all make the site a must visit among tourists. A visit to the monastery is a must for religious and spiritual abode searching souls.

Best Time to Visit

The winter and the summer months from September to May is the best time to visit the place in.

Timings

The place is open 24 hours every day.

Entry Fee

There is no entry fee charged.

How To Reach

The nearest railway station to the city is the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in West Bengal situated at a distance of 106.3 km and takes around 3 hours and 47 minutes to reach the lake. The nearest airport is the Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri in Darjeeling.