State
: Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India. Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Significance : The Pilgrimage Centre.
Location : Rumtek Monastery of Sikkim is about 24 km from Gangtok in Sikkim, India.
Know Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim
Situated close to Gangtok, the Rumtek Monastery of Sikkim is drive through beautiful countryside. The 300 year old Rumtek Monastery is at a distance of 2 km from the 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 invasion. Rumtek Monastery Sikkim possesses some of the worlds most unique art pieces, ancient manuscripts and icons.
Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Kagyu order, one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist sects. Traditional in design, Rumtek Monastery Sikkim is almost a replica of the original Kagyu headquarters in Tibet. Rumtek Monastery of Sikkim is a must for every visitor coming to Sikkim India
The Rumtek monastery was originally built by the fourth Chogyal. His Holiness late Gyalwa Karmapa resided in this monastery till the completion of the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center. The annual dances are held here on the 28th & 29th day of the Tenth month of the lunar calendar. Journey to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim
Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim is easily approachable form Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, India.
Airport : Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal( 124 kms.), from where scheduled flights operates to and fro from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati. The Bagdogra airport is connected to Gangtok by a helicopter service operating between Gangtok - Bagdogra - Gangtok.
Railhead : Two nearest railway station are at Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) stabilizing link to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities in India.
Road Transport : Gangtok is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by all weather road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the District headquarters within Sikkim.
Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the Gangtok - Siliguri Highway and are available for transfer of passengers between Gangtok and Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Gangtok.
NOTE : Foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim (available at Siliguri).
Staying in Rumtek Monastery (Sikkim)
Accommodation is easily available in Gangtok. You may take your pick from the many hotels, tourist Lodge, tourist hostel and tourist cottages in Gangtok. Check out for the hotels that suits you the most.
