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Dorje Drak Monastery, Shimla

5.0
#10 of 22 in Historic Sites in Shimla
Religious Site · Tourist Spot
Watching monks chanting and meditating at Dorje Drak Monastery will fill your heart and soul with serenity. Nestled on a scenic hillside, the monastery was built in 1984 after the original one was destroyed in the Chinese invasion of Tibet. It belongs to the Nyingma order, one of the ancient schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Plan to visit Dorje Drak Monastery and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Shimla attractions using our Shimla trip planning app.
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  • By Mithlesh1989
    This place is beautiful and peaceful as well. Surrounding is good and there are multiple handicraft shops in campus.  more »
  • By Akhtar99Ali
    Shimla hving number of places to show our beauty and this is the major part people need o know about it .  more »
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