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Prayer wheels turned by lama boys at Kewzing Monastery in West Sikkim. Kewzing Monastery : This monastery that stands near Kewzing in south Sikkim was constructed during the rule of Chogyal Thutob Namgyal. It is 5 km away from Ravangla. The Kewzing Monastery is situated in the beautiful village called Kewzing and thereby, you can easily identify that the monastery is named after this very village. Kewzing village is located at an altitude of 4600 ft, and is a typical Bhutia village. The village is made by the contribution of 30 helmets. Other than its picture-perfect beauty, Kewzing is covered with lush green forest and home to some endangered birds. Far away from the hustle and bustle of a city, Kewzing gives visitors a chance to relax and rejuvenate themselves. Kewzing in the local Sikki