Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh

Thupsung Dhargye Ling name was given by Dalai Lama to this monastery.

Thupsung Dhargye Ling is a temple and learning institute for the study of Tibetan Buddhism by laypeople and monks, located in the Himalayan village of Dirang, India. The name, Thupsung Dhargye Ling was given by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and means: "Place of Flourishing of the Buddha's Speech".

Photography is allowed even inside the main temple.

The best time to view the beauty of this place is during sunrise when the bright & vibrant colours of the monastery give you very positive vibrations.

A guest house is attached to the monastery with a small shop & canteen. The rooms are spacious & comfortable with the required amenities.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama sacred the temple on April 5, 2017. Thupsung Dhargye Ling is a hub of Tibetan culture to ensure that the Buddha’s speech may flourish for future generations.

A grand new monastery, overlooking Dirang valley. Sophisticated decorations, lovely views enchanted our minds. On the first floor a small restaurant selling some packaged snacks, Maggi, tea, and coffee, and some were seating to enjoy the view from there. We had to climb the first 2 floors to get to the main courtyard that is in front of the prayer hall. Located close to Dirang town and no entry fees required here.

With all due respect to the divinities, this one was the best Monastery of the many monasteries visited during our Arunachal Pradesh tour. It was newly constructed on a mountain. Artistically designed, cleaned, very nicely maintained (as seen in photos) with a lot of vegetation and flowers, bounded by beautiful mountains, had a great scenic view. The main monastery building was well designed, painted in bright colours and looks beautiful overall. Since it was on a hillside, there are several levels. It has good views of the Dirang valley. The Indo Tibetan Border Force camp was visible on the opposite hilltop. We spent there for nearly 45 minutes.

The construction of Thupsung Dhargye Ling was started in the year 1998 and the Thupsung Dhargye Ling was completed in the year 2001. Beautiful Buddhist temple on a Hill at Dirang town overlooking the Dirang valley and the Dirang River.