TSERING JONG MONASTERY

About Tsering Jong Monastery

The monastery has some prayer wheels that tourists can check out too. This is one of the places that plays a crucial role in preserving Tibetan Buddhism, thanks to the rituals and the meditative ambience that this place offers. Apart from the history and architecture, the monastery also has a cafe where you can try out authentic Tibetean cuisine after checking out this place.

Tsering Jong Monastery Highlights

• Travel in the toy train from Joginder Nagar to Bir and view the stunning mountains and villages.
• Visit Bangarou waterfall, which is located 4.5 kilometres away from Tibetan Colony after a trek.
• Pray at Baijnath temple and learn more about the deity who is believed to have healing powers.
• Walk alongside Bir River and experience the sound of water of the Bir river flowing by as it calms your mind and senses.
• Eat in the cafes and try out the different types of cuisines ranging from Tibetan to even South Indian.

How To Reach Tsering Jong Monastery

By Car: The Tsering Jong Monastery 2.5 kilometres from the city centre, it will take 7 minutes via the Z Bir-Matru road.

By Foot: The Tsering Jong Monastery is almost 2 kilometres away from the heart of the city. If you are walking, it will take at least 30 minutes to reach the destination. If you are walking, take the Bir-Matru road to reach the destination. 

Best Time To Visit Tsering Jong Monastery

• The best time to visit the monastery will be the summer season from May to June as the temperature is pleasant at that time. 
• The monastery is open on all days of the week, but we recommend visiting it on a weekday as this is the time when the number of tourists visiting the place is less and you can check out the place without much hassle.
• The monastery is open from 9:00 AM to 05:00 PM. We recommend visiting the monastery in the afternoon as you can tour the monastery, explore the architecture and try out the Tibetan cuisine.

Tsering Jong Monastery Other Essential Information

• Maintain cleanliness in the premises for the benefit of the rest of the tourists and the monks living in the monastery.
• Since this is a religious place of worship, tourists will have to dress conservatively. Make sure your shoulders and knees are covered when you visit this place. 
• Participate in the meditation sessions, if possible, to get an authentic experience of Buddhist faith and traditions. 
• Maintain silence in the monastery, especially when prayers are going on. 
• If you are carrying your mobile phones, make sure they are switched off, set in flight mode or silent mode so that you do not disturb the sanctity of the monastery.