This monastery is surrounded by lush green virgin reserve forest and nearest hamlet is Damthang which is at a six kilometer walking distance.

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.

In Tibet, one of his classmates happened to be Maharani Kunshang Dechen wife of Maharaja Sir Tashi Namgyal of Sikkim.

He possessed a multi-talented personality, yet calm, gentle and simple, spent most of his time meditating in loneliness and sometimes helping the society of all spheres in their spiritual needs.

A small holy cave is also present where Sangey Lama Ghesela, founder of Aahley Dichhen Cholling Gumpa had meditated for 6 months.

Present gumpa was built in the year 1955 with the support of the then King & Queen of Sikkim and with the help of then EC Kazi Densapa Sahab of Bermiok.

It was inaugurated by spiritually dedicated daughter Roshmi Theengh, and a ritual ceremony was performed by Khempo Dzogchen Lama.

Barking Deer, Flying Squirrels, bear, wild boar and a variety of lesser mammals inhabit this rich area.