Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling,is the best place for nature lovers and nirvana seekers. Belonging to the Gelug sect, this beautiful gompa is renowned for its 15 feet tall Maitreya Buddha (Coming Buddha) statue. Built in 1850 by Lama Sherpa Gyaltsho, a Mangolian Monk, it is famous for its beautiful Thangka on the walls, fancy bells, and drums.