Sikkim is a northern state of India located blessed with majestic Himalayan ranges, lush valleys and dazzling rivers. Sikkim has lot attractions for visitors, monks, holiday-makers and onlookers. Dharma Chakra Centre is the largest monastery of Sikkim.
Major Buddhist Places in Sikkim:
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre: It is 24 km far from Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is the largest monastery of Sikkim.
Do-Drul Chorten: This stupa is most sacred place in Sikkim respected by thousand of Buddhists and monks. It was made by the Trulshi Rimpoche, the head of the Nyingma order of the Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
Deer Park: The Deer Park, also known as Rustamjee Park reminiscent the first sermon of the Lord Gautam Buddha at the Deer Park in Sarnath. Deer Park is home to Himalayan Bears, Red Pandas and species of Deer.
Khecheopalri Lake: Khecheopalri Lake, also named as wishing lake is one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim.
Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology: It is a renowned Buddhism learning center having largest collection of the books and manuscripts of the Mahayana Buddhism in the world.
Major Buddhist Places in Sikkim:
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre: It is 24 km far from Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is the largest monastery of Sikkim.
Do-Drul Chorten: This stupa is most sacred place in Sikkim respected by thousand of Buddhists and monks. It was made by the Trulshi Rimpoche, the head of the Nyingma order of the Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
Deer Park: The Deer Park, also known as Rustamjee Park reminiscent the first sermon of the Lord Gautam Buddha at the Deer Park in Sarnath. Deer Park is home to Himalayan Bears, Red Pandas and species of Deer.
Khecheopalri Lake: Khecheopalri Lake, also named as wishing lake is one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim.
Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology: It is a renowned Buddhism learning center having largest collection of the books and manuscripts of the Mahayana Buddhism in the world.
Other Major Attractions of Sikkim
Yumthang Valley: This valley is also known as the 'valley of flowers' a home to the fast flowing tributary of the Teesta River, numerous hot springs of medicinal value and species of colorful flowers.
Government Cottage Industries Institute: The Handloom and Handicraft Centre is also referred as the Government Cottage Industries Institute protects and promotes the artisans of Sikkim and their fantastic artistic skills.
Orchid Sanctuary: This sanctuary is home to some of the rarest Orchid species in the world. The sanctuary known for its over 454 species of Orchid collection.
Changu Lake: The Changu Lake, known as the source of lake in Bhutia language. Changu Lake is surrounded by The Alpine forest.
How to Reach:
By Air - Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is nearest airport is at Bagdogra in Sikkim.
By Rail - The nearest railway station is Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km). These stations are connected with major cities such as Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam), Delhi and Luckhnow (Uttar Pradesh).
By Road: Gangtok is well connected by a road network to other districts of Sikkim along with Kolkata, Guwahati and other major places of neighboring states.
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