Hidden Forest - Dining Hall  

Meals are served in an attractive cozy Dining Hall and is totally family run.  There are no fixed meal. We serve food in consultation with the guest and take care of dietary restrictions, if any. We have our own kitchen garden and milch cows and so you can rest assured of healthy organically grown vegetables and milk in your diet. In the evening we even provide "Chaang", local prepared alcoholic beverage made from millet.

     
Following are some of the Amenities that we provide
 
 
 
MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain biking around the retreat will take you to Lingdum and Rumtek Monastery. Lingdum Monastery is situated at about 15 kms from Gangtok. This Monastery is the new seat of the Zurmang Kagyud Tradition. The present Rimpoche, H.H. the 12th Zurmang Gharwang founded the Zurmang Kagyud Buddhist foundation in 1991 in order to serve humanity. This complex sprawls upon a 21 acre well forested slope. It reminds one of the

 

Lingdum Monastery

wonder, compassion and enlightenment of the twelve incarnations of the Rimpoche.

The sanctimonious interiors of Lingdum Monastery baffle one at first sight. The huge gongs, the colourful cloth pendants, the meticulous wood carvings and the meditating monks in crimson robes offer a divine appearance.

Rumtek Monastery

 

Rumtek Monastery, the largest Dharma Chakra Centre is one of the largest and premiere monastery in Sikkim. It lies about 24 kms from Gangtok and is the seat of H. H. The Gyalwa Karmapa. Located on the hill facing Gangtok it offers an imposing view. The present monastery was constructed by H.H. the 16th Karmapa in 1960s who settled here in the late 50s. Apart from valuable religious scriptures, statues, wall paintings and exquisite thankas it also houses the auspicious black hat handed down by

the Karmapas over the ages. And this, is believed would fly away if not held or kept in a box.
 
     
  NURSERY  
 

The entire Retreat is connected with stone paved pathways which lead up and down the hill into the dense forest and orchid nursery. Benches are located along the forest area for those quiet moments fostering relaxation and good health. Your stay with us means you enjoy the ‘hidden forest’ whilst living in great luxury.

   
         

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The Hidden Forest, Lower Sichey Busty, Gangtok - 737101, Sikkim.
Tel:91-3592-225197; Email:
enquiry@hiddenforestretreat.com