Rumtek is located at a distance of 23 kms from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. It is 5500 feet above sea level on a hill facing the city of Gangtok.
When Chinese occupied Tibet, the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje arrived in India in 1959 and chose this beautiful place over all other sites, as his main seat in exile.
One can reach this place by driving on the winding roads through paddy fields and small villages. The lush green hilly terrain and misty mountains makes this small place an ideal place for some quiet time.
The main attraction is the Rumtek Monastery, seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa of the Kargyu sect of Buddhism. Also inside the complex there is a Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Buddhist Studies.
How to Reach: We had visited this place during our stay in Gangtok. We went here early in the morning as it is just 23 kms from the city.
When Chinese occupied Tibet, the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje arrived in India in 1959 and chose this beautiful place over all other sites, as his main seat in exile.
One can reach this place by driving on the winding roads through paddy fields and small villages. The lush green hilly terrain and misty mountains makes this small place an ideal place for some quiet time.
The main attraction is the Rumtek Monastery, seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa of the Kargyu sect of Buddhism. Also inside the complex there is a Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Buddhist Studies.
How to Reach: We had visited this place during our stay in Gangtok. We went here early in the morning as it is just 23 kms from the city.
20 comments:
What a beautiful place - you got some fine photos here.
Beautiful place. Nice pics.
Wow...
A beautiful place and well settled atop the mountain with serene spread along. Lovely shots and view
If one has to be exiled I cannot imagine a more beautiful place in the world to be.
Happy MM, Rajesh
nice captures.
What a beautiful place to have a Buddhist Temple, even if it is in exile! There is a very large Buddhist Center in Denver, Colorado, but it looks very much like an office building on an urban street.
Wonderful views of Rumney, so beautiful the Monastery.
Beautiful picture from the hill..
The Rumtek Monastery must be a fabulous sight and so interesting to visit!
It looks like a great place.
Wow - such a beautiful temple!
Beautiful temple, such ornate detail.
Lovely Place.
Another beautiful temple ~ great photos ~ thanks,
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
This place looks RESTFUL.
a beautiful city
ROG, ABCW
gorgeous
wonderful buildings, intriguing surroundings too
Very nice photos! I guess if I had to be in exile, this would be a nice place to do it.
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