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Gangtok Vacation Tour
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Gangtok, the capital
city of Sikkim, situated 110 kms from Siliguri and at an
altitude of 1547 metres above the sea level, is filled with
different cultures, religions and people existing in perfect
harmony. Gangtok presents a perfect example of harmony between
traditions and modernity. There are discotheques, posh
markets, fast food outlets and many other modern amenities, at
the same time Gangtok also owns some of the important Buddhist
religious sites. Beautiful hills, lovely valleys, intriguing
temples and monasteries spreading spiritualism and the natural
beauty invites one and all.
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Tourist Attractions of Gangtok
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Deer Park
Deer park also known as the Rustamji Park, adjacent to the
new secretariat, it is named after one of the Dewans of the
Chogyal of Sikkim. The park is home to some animals like the
Red Panda and the Himalayan Bear. There's also a big statue
of Lord Buddha in the park premises, in front of which a
butter lamp burns perpetually, surrounded by exotic flowers.
The park provides some mesmerizing view of the hills of
Gangtok.
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Dul-Dul Chorten
Dud-Dul Chorten has a set holy books, mantras and other
religious objects. The Stupa was Built by Trulshi Rimpoche
head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. There
are around 10 prayer wheels called Mani-Lhaskar around this
Chorten.
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Rumtek Monastery
Rumtek Monastery is the largest monastery in eastern
Himalayas, built by Gyalwa Karmapa strictly according to the
designs of the Tibetan monastery, just 24 kms away from
Gangtok.
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Research Institute Of Tibetology
The Namgayal Institute of Tibetology is a center of research
into Mahayana Buddhism and the language and tradition of
Tibet. The institute has some rare collection of Tibetan,
Sanskrit and Lepcha manuscripts, statues, Thankas ( tapestry
used in Buddhist liturgy) as well as more than 200 Buddhist
icons.
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Tasuklakhang-The Royal Chapel
This Chapel is situated in the Palace grounds and is the
used as a place of worship and assembly and is also a
repository of vast collection of Buddhist scriptures.
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