Thongsa Gompa (Bhutanese Monastery)

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Founded in the late 17th century (sources vary on the exact year), this is the oldest monastery in Kalimpong. The existing main structure, encircled by 220 petite prayer wheels, was erected in the 19th century following the Gorkhas' incursion into Sikkim.

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