ALSO SEE 6 breathtakingly beautiful monasteries in Sikkim! Located about 23 km from Gangtok, the monastery was built by the fourth King of Sikkim under the supervision of the ninth Karmapa (head ...

The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan… Pemayangtse Monastery is the second oldest monastery in Sikkim. Popular for ...

How to reach: Rumtek Monastery is located approximately 24 kilometres from Gangtok. You can hire a taxi or take a local bus to reach the monastery. Things to do: Attend prayer ceremonies and ...

If soul food is what you are seeking, then atop a hill above Gangtok’s ridge, the Enchey monastery is the right address. It also offers picturesque views of the town and the Kanchenjunga peak ...