Thongsa Gompa

Thongsa Gompa (Bhutanese Monastery) is the oldest monastery in Kalimpong, West Bengal, originally established in the 18th century during Bhutanese rule. This ancient and strikingly decorated Nyingma Buddhist monastery is adorned with colorful murals, traditional Bhutanese architecture, and sacred statues, making it a vital piece of Kalimpong's layered cultural and religious heritage.