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Enchey Monastery |
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An important seat of
the Nyingmapa order, this 200 year old Enchey
Monastery is built on the site blessed by Lama
Drupto Karpo, a tantric master known for his power
of flying.. Every year, around January, ‘CHAM’ or
religious masked dance is performed with great
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Flower Festival |
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Flower exhibitions are
organized around the year at the Flower Show Venue
near the White Memorial Hall Complex, Gangtok.
during the spring |
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Dodrul Chorten |
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The Dodrul Chorten or
stupa was built by the Venerable Trullshi Rinpoche,
head of the Nyimapa order of Tibetan Buddhism, in
1945. inside the Stupa, ther is a complete mandala
set of Dorji Phurba ( Vajra Kilaya), a set of Kangur
relics ( Holy Books ), Complete Zung ( mantras) and
other religious objects. Around the chorten, which
is one of the most important Stupas in Sikkim, are
108 Mani Lhakor (Prayer wheels). |
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Handloom and Handicrafts
Centre |
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It is now known as the
Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms as well as
the Government Institute of Cottage Industries.
Started during the time of the Chogyals of Sikkim,
as a venture to protect and propagate the craft and
skills of local and village artisans, it has become
on t of the major attractions for people visiting
Sikkim where traditional handcrafts, furniture,
handlooms carpets and other products can be viewed
and also purchased. |
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Namgyal Research
Institute of Tibetology (NRIT) |
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The Namgyal Institute of
Tibetology, after the late Chogyal of Sikkim, Palden
Thondup Namgyal whose brainchild it was has since
become one of the most prestigious depository of
Tibetan literature, rare manuscripts, paintings,
thangkas, statues and religious objects and other
works of art and history. Today, it is a renowned
worldwide centre for study of Buddhist philosophy
and religion. |
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Saramsa Garden |
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About 14 kms from
Gangtok is the Saramsa Garden, the home of Sikkim's
most exotic orchids and other rare tropical and
temperate plants. Established and maintained by the
Department of Forest, it is an excellent recreation
and picnic spot. |
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Rumtek Dharma Chakra
Centre |
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The Rumtek Dharma Chakra
Centre is the seat of the Kagyu order, one of the 4
major Tibetan Buddhist Sects. Since the late 1960’s
, after the arrival of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa
Karmapa, the centre houses some of the world’s most
unique religious scriptures and religious rare
objects. Traditional in design, it is almost an
replica of the original Kagyu Monastery in Tshurpu,
in eastern Tibet. It has over 300 centres worldwide
Tibet. It has over 300 centres worldwide. |
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Botanical Garden |
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Very close by to Rumtek
Monastery, and maintained by the parks and Gardens
unit of the Forest Department of the Government of
Sikkim, the Garden is an enchanting and soothing
experience among the lush green vegetation, rare
plants and trees and certain species of Himalayan
flowers and Orchids. |
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Water Garden |
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Water Garden at Martam
Khola is on the 31-A National Highway some 16 kms.
south of Gangtok. It is an ideal spot for picnic
with a small swimming pool for children. |
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Tsomgo Lake |
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It literally means the
“source of the Lake” in the Bhutia language. Just
about 40km away from Gangtok, the capital of State.
This serene lake is situated at an altitude of 3,780
mtrs. The lake is about 1 km long, oval in shape,
15mtrs deep and is considered sacred by the local
people. This placid lake remains frozen during the
winter months upto mid-May. |
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Between May and August,
it is possible to see a variety of flowres bloom,
including the rhododendrons, various species of
primulas, blue and yallow poppies, iris, etc. It is
also an ideal habitat of the Red Panda and various
species of birds. Open for both the foreign and
Indian nationals. Foreign visitors have to be in a
group of 2 or more and have to apply for the
visitors permit through a registered Travel agency. |
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Nathula |
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56 kms from Gangtok is a
'Nathula' Pass at an altitude of 14,200 ft.
bordering between India and China in the Tibetan
Plateau. It is one of the highest motorable roads
and richly covered by many varities of alpine flora
and fauna. A tranquil place to visit. Nathula is
open only for Indian nationals on Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The visitors have
to get the permit to visit the place by applying to
the Tourism Department through a registered Travel
Agency. |
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Tashi View Point |
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Situated along the Noth
Sikkim Highway, it is only 8kms from Gangtok. From
this point you get a breathtaking view of Mt.
Kang-chen-Dzongaand Mt. Siniolchu, one of the most
graceful peaks in the world. Ideal time to visit is
early in the morning. |
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