It is one of the largest monasteries in the world, and the largest one in north east India. Built in the 17th century, the monastery is spread across an area of 140 square meters of land. The whole complex of the monastery has 65 residential buildings which are home to about 450 Buddhist monks. Located at an altitude of almost 10,000 feet, the monastery offers amazing views of the surrounding valley. It is also home to some ancient scriptures of Buddhism, particularly the Kangyur scriptures, which are almost 400 year old.
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