Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala: A Pelling experience you won’t forget

Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala, located a short distance (2.5 km) from Pelling in West Sikkim, is home to India’s first glass skywalk and an experience so beautiful that it will leave you at a loss for words. It’s the perfect mix of spirituality and natural beauty.

It stands at an elevation of 9,200 ft from the sea level, and is located close to the famous Sanga Choeling Monastery. The complex is home to a 137 ft statue of the bodhisattva Chenrezig and a glass skywalk. The complex was inaugurated in 2018 and it quickly became one of the most visited tourist attractions in Pelling. The statue is said to be the tallest Chenrezig statue in the world.


Needless to say, the glass skywalk is a fun experience to have. Located at a height of 7,200 ft above sea level, the skywalk gives a pretty good view of the third highest mountain in the world – Mount Kanchendzonga.

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The glass skywalk leads to the base of the Chenrezig statue, and the walk takes you over the misty landscape. The entire view is every photographer’s delight.


West Sikkim is also known for its many Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Some of the most important ones include Pemayangste Monastery, Dubdi Monastery and Rabdentse. The Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala is the new addition to the list of pilgrimage sites in West Sikkim. We all know Pelling as one of the most beloved destinations in the state, and to have one more experience added gives us one more reason to plan a visit to Pelling.