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Gomchen Pema Chewang Tamang from Boomtar, Namchi, South Sikkim, was the main founder and head lama of Tendong Dichhen Salhun Gumpa. He did his spiritual studies in Tibet and acquired the title of ‘Gomchen’, (the great meditator) from an eminent Rempoche Yongzi Dangi Wongpo of Namdrolling Gumpa.
Feb 11, 2022 · The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Institute for Handicapped, located in Boomtar, Namchi, is the only school for the blind in Sikkim. Its foundation stone was laid on 14 November, 1987, by Shri Nar Bahadur Bhandari, the then Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Boomtar Gumpa is a buddhist temple located in Namchi, Sikkim. The average rating of this place is 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews. The street address of this place is 5978+VGX, Boomtar, Namchi, Sikkim 737126, India. It is about 10.95 kilometers away from the Darjeeling railway station.
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Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 78 kilometres (48 mi) from the state capital Gangtok and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from the town of Siliguri, [1] the nearest railhead and airport. Namchi lies off the road between Melli and Jorethang.
Gomchen Pema Chewang Tamang (1918 – 13 March 1966) was a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, teacher and a renounced practitioner. Born in Boomtar, Namchi, South Sikkim of erstwhile Sikkim Princely State, he was the main founder and head lama of Tendong Dichhen Salhun Gumpa.
Bumtar Namdroling Monastery (1939 A.D) Monastery is situated just below the Namchi town and frequented by lots of visitors. It was founded by the Tamang Buddhist Society in 1939 A.D. It is one of the recognized Nyingmapa Monasteries in South District and functions all the major festivals throughout the year.
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Jul 2, 2023 · Ganesh Rai inaugurated an Urban Health and Wellness Centre established by Health and Family Welfare Department at Boomtar, Namchi, today. The Centre will facilitate OPD services, Free Medicines and Diagnosis, Antenatal and Pregnancy Care, Newborn and Child Health Services, Health promotion and councelling, Yoga and Wellness Services.
