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.
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