PLACES TO VISIT

IN GANGTOK

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The Do Drul Chorten is one of the most significant stupas in Sikkim, built in 1945 by Trulshik Rinpoche. It is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels inscribed with Buddhist mantras. The serene ambiance of the stupa makes it an excellent place for meditation and reflection.

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Perched at an altitude of 14,140 feet on the old Silk Route, this historic and scenic mountain pass connects India with Tibet. Visitors can experience the Indo-China border with soldiers from both sides patrolling their respective territories. The pass offers breathtaking views of snow-clad peaks, serene valleys and winding roads. The journey to Nathu La is equally enthralling, with opportunities to spot local flora and fauna along the way.

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Perched at altitudes of 6500 feet and 7200 feet respectively, these well-maintained Hindu temples , located close to each other, offer breathtaking views of Gangtok and the snow-dusted Kanchenjunga hills. A serene, spiritual environment with colourful flags fluttering in the air makes them both ideal spots for both prayer and photography. Take a leisurely stroll through the surrounding forests and discover hidden waterfalls, exotic flora and fauna that thrive in this pristine ecosystem.

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Surrounded by a lush forest of oak, magnolia and pine trees, this prestigious institute is renowned for its extensive research on the Mahayana sect of Buddhism and Tibetan culture, with a library housing one of the biggest collections of Tibetan writings outside of Tibet. Browse through the museum’s collection of rare manuscripts, Buddhist artifacts, thangkas (scroll paintings), human thigh bone trumpets and kapala – a bowl made of a human skull. One of the most prominent items here is the majestic image of Manjushree (bodhisattva of knowledge and wisdom) brought all the way from Tibet.

Description :

The Do Drul Chorten is one of the most significant stupas in Sikkim, built in 1945 by Trulshik Rinpoche. It is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels inscribed with Buddhist mantras. The serene ambiance of the stupa makes it an excellent place for meditation and reflection.

Description :

Perched at an altitude of 14,140 feet on the old Silk Route, this historic and scenic mountain pass connects India with Tibet. Visitors can experience the Indo-China border with soldiers from both sides patrolling their respective territories. The pass offers breathtaking views of snow-clad peaks, serene valleys and winding roads. The journey to Nathu La is equally enthralling, with opportunities to spot local flora and fauna along the way.

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Also known as the Dharmachakra Centre, Rumtek, one of the largest and most significant monasteries in Sikkim, serves as the seat of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It showcases stunning architecture, intricate murals and a golden stupa containing relics of the 16th Karmapa (head of the oldest reincarnate lineage of Tibetan Buddhism). Explore the lush gardens and a small museum displaying Buddhist artifacts at this serene destination.