A Tibetan Budhhist monastery located in Sikkim, Rumtek is also called as Dharmachakra Center. This beautiful monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The main attraction of Rumtek is its monastery which is the largest monastery of Sikkim. Its believed that the Rumtek monastery was built in 16th century by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje but was again constructed by the 16th Karmapa. Apart from the Remutek Monastery other attraction is Nehru Botanical Garden having variety of Himalayan plants and flower. Nearby there is a small children park having many swings and other activities for children. Rumtek is a beautiful lush green city with amazing view and misty mountain making it an idol destination for spending a calm and relaxed vacation.
Tags: Rumtekspectralhues@gmail.com
Rumtek
-
Joshimath
Manpreet, Religious Places, 0
Situated at a height of 1890mts, Joshimath is a popular hill station and a center of pilgrimage for Hindus...
-
Hazratbal
Sprightly Spirit, Religious Places, 0
One of the most important shrines of muslims, Hazratbal shrine is located on the left bank of Dal Lake...
-
Diwali Destination: Ayodhya
Shreya Chaudhury, Religious Places, Uttar Pradesh, 0
Diwali or the festival of lights originated in Ayodhya. What is unique about the way the festival of lights...
-
Bodh Gaya
Manpreet, Religious Places, 0
Wandering prince Siddhartha sat under a tree for meditation and became enlightened. From there he travelled various places preaching...
-
Pushkar
Manpreet, Religious Places, 0
Situated 10kms from Ajmer, Pushkar is epitome of spirituality and divinity. One of the most sacred places for Hinus,...
-
Amritsar
Manpreet, Religious Places, 0
Known as the “Holy Pool of Nectar”, Amritsar is one of the most important and religious place for the...
-
Badrinath Temple
Manpreet, Religious Places, 0
Situated in Chamoli District of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is the final destination to complete the...
-
Kurukshetra
Manpreet, Religious Places, 0
Known for the battle of Mahabharta and the birth place of Shree Bhagvad Gita, Kurukshetra is one of the...