Sikkim Historical Monuments
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» Tashiding Monastery
This is another important monastery belonging to the Nyingmapa order and is about 40 Kms. from Gyalshing by road via Legship (West Sikkim). It lies nestled on the top of a hill that looms up between the Rathong river and the Rangit river and is surrounded by a profusion of Prayer flags that flutter |
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» Phensang Monastery
This monastery was built in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo. In 1947 it was completely gutted by a devastating fire. However it was rebuilt in 1948. It is present in North Sikkim. There are around 300 monks under the monastery and the main annual function in the monastery is on the 28th & 29th da |
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» Enchey Monastery
This monastery is situated in Gangtok on a hill top. It was built during the reign of Thutob Namgyal. This 200 year old monastery has in its premises images of Gods, Goddesses and other religious objects. Every year around January "Chaam" or religious masked dance is performed.
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» Rumtek Monastery
24 Kms. from Gangtok, a drive through beautiful countryside takes one to Rumtek Dharma Chakra centre built in 1960'S by his holiness the late 16th GYALWA KARMAPA when he took refuge in Sikkim after the Chinese attack. It houses some of the worlds most unique art objects, ancient manuscripts and icon |
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» Pemayangtse Monastery
Pemayangtse Monastery is situated in West Sikkim at Gyalshing (140 kms. from Gangtok) and commands an impressive view of Mount khanchendzonga. It was originally a small Lhekhang build by Lhatsun Chenpo in the 17th century. Later during the rule of the third Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal, Lhatsun Chenpo's |
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Sikkim - The Peacful Home Originally Known As Suk-Heem, Which In The Local Language Means "peaceful Home". Sikkim Was An Independent Kingdom Till The Year 1974, When It Became A Part Of The Republic Of India. The Capital Of Sikkim Is Gangtok, Located Approximately 105 Kilometers From New Jalpaiguri, The Nearest Railway Station To Sikkim. Although, An Airport Is Under Construction At Dekiling In East Sikkim, The Nearest Airport To Sikkim Would Be Bagdogra. The Popular Sightseeing Places Include Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Handicraft Shops And Tsangpo Lake. Sikkim Is Considered As The Land Of Orchids, Mystic Cultures And Colorful Traditions. Sikkim Is Well Known Among Trekkers And Adventure Lovers.
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