Chokling Monastery
About
Chokling Monastery in the Tibetan Colony of Bir Billing is the most atmospheric of the four main gompas in the village. It is a Nyingma school monastery founded in 1966 by Tibetan exiles who re-established their practice here after 1959. The main hall is filled with detailed murals, a large gilded Buddha, and a row of brass butter lamps. The monastery remain open to visitors for morning and evening prayers, making it one of the most meaningful places to visit in Bir Billing.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Main Prayer Hall
The central hall in Bir Billing is painted floor to ceiling with Tibetan murals and features a 20 foot gilded Buddha at the altar, making it a striking highlight among the places to visit in Bir Billing.
Stupa Courtyard
A quiet courtyard with prayer wheels, fluttering flags, and a central stupa in Bir Billing offers a peaceful pause, making it a great stop between temples and a serene part of Bir Billing sightseeing.
Things to Know
- •Open 7 AM to 6 PM
- •Photography allowed outside, limited inside
- •Remove footwear at the main hall
- •Dress modestly
- •Prayer times 7 AM and 5 PM
