East India - Touristic Places in Sikkim - Rumtek Monastery

Location: Located just 24 kms from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
Tourist Attractions Nearby: The Nehru Botanical Garden is another attraction that people look forward to.
Best Activities : Participate in celebrations called Tse-Chu and dances called Kagyat.

About Rumtek Monastery
The largest monastery in Sikkim sprawling over a huge area. It was originally built in 1730 by the ninth Karmapa but was destroyed by fire and was reconstructed to the present state by the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1960. It includes a school built on modern lines to impart teachings in Tibetan and various aspects of Buddhism. An aviary containing the most exotic birds also exists in the monastery complex. Some distance above the monastery is a hermitage in which monks go into complete seclusion for meditation for period's up to 3 years.

It is believed that the monastery is an absolute replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet. The center houses some of the world's most unique religious scriptures, manuscripts and religious art objects.

The Events in the Rumtek Monastery
The main offerings / dances of Rumtek also called the "Tse-Chu Chaams" are held on the 10th day of the 5th month of the Tibetan calendar around June. The 'Kagyat' dances are held on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar.

Getting There
Air: The nearest airport is at Bagdogra (West Bengal).
Rail: the nearest railway stations are in Siliguri (114 kms) and New Jalpaiguri (125 kms).
Road: Reach Rumtek by the SNT bus service from Gangtok. One can also hire jeeps and taxis.

Accommodation
There are not many options available as far as accommodation in Rumtek is concerned. There are just a few hotels and guest houses to choose from.


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