Holy Caves
The mountainsides are dotted with many caves which are considered
holy by the people and revered as places of pilgrimage. It is believed that Guru
Rimpoche and Lhatsun Chenpo have halted and meditated in these caves. Most of
these caves are located in remote places requiring tough treks.
The holiest of them is Lha-ri nying phu or the old cave on Gods
hill. Located in West Sikkim, it can be reached only after a difficult 3 day
trek from Tashiding.
De-chhen phu or the cave of happiness is equally inaccessible
located in the snows above Dzongri in West Sikkim.
Pe-phu, a huge cave, is located between Tendong and Maenam hills in South Sikkim
around 5 kms from Ravangla.
Kah-do Sang phu or the cave of the occult fairies is one of the easiest to reach
and is located just beyond the Rishi hot springs.