The Do-Drul Chorten
The Do-Drul Chorten, a significant and large stupa in Sikkim, is encircled by 108 prayer wheels built by Trulsi Rimpoche in 1945-46. Trulshi Rimpoche, the leader of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, constructed this stupa. Inside, you can find...
The Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, located in Deorali, is a short walk from Gangtok's main town. Nearby, you'll find the Dotrabu Chorten of Guru Padmasambhava and a small temple dedicated to him, housing a 60-foot statue. Formerly known as...
Sikkim’s Handloom and Handicrafts
Sikkim’s handlooms and handicrafts aren’t just pretty souvenirs; they’re living pieces of tradition, shaped by centuries of Buddhist influence and the skills of communities like the Lepchas, Bhutias, and Nepalese.
Travel Guide
Sikkim, once a separate kingdom, is now a part of India and located in the northern region of the country. It is also part of the Northeast sisterhood, along with other northeastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,...