Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The monastery is also known as “Aloobari” monastery after the locality it is located in. The monastery was built under the supervision of Sri Sangay Lama, a highly revered religious head of the Yolmowa[1] – a small ethnic group hailing from north-east of Nepal and who later settled in Darjeeling. The construction of the monastery started in 1914, the year World War I started. The name Mag-Dhog means warding off the war and the monastery was dedicated for world peace.

The monastery contains several idols of Lord Buddha and Padmasambhava and varied paintings on the wall which are said to be done with grass and herbs. The monastery also preserves several ancient Buddhist manuscripts.

Aloobari Gompa Monastery is a splendid monastery in Darjeeling. Visitors and devotees are attracted by the serenity and peacefulness of this beautiful complex. The gorgeous multi-storey monument provides training and refuge to approximately 250 monks, who arrive here from diverse parts of Tibet and Sikkim to make this Monastery their home.

You will be mesmerized to gaze upon the bounties of this monastery. Having all the characteristics and features of a typical Tibetan monastery, this holy monument is an epitome of tranquility for the Buddhists and boasts of serene and calm vicinity.

It is also the place to buy souvenirs like trinkets and religious keep sakes from the monks. The Aloobari Gompa Monastery is a must visit on the itineraries of all tourists and provides some very beautiful memories– that linger on for a long time!