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RUMTEK MONASTERY
24 kms from Gangtok, a drive through beautiful countryside takes one to Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre built in 1960's by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa when he took refuge in Sikkim after the Chinese attack. It is an excellent replica of the original Kagyu headquarters in Tibet. It houses some of the world's most unique art objects, ancient manuscripts and icons. About 2 kms away from Dharma Chakra Centre is the recently rebuilt 300 year old Rumtek Monastery which was originally built by the fourth chogyal. His Holiness late Gyalwa Karmapa lived in this monastery till the completion of the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre.

How to Reach: By Air and road - The airport at Bagdogra is the nearest one to reach Sikkim . Helicopter service to and from Gangtok and Bagdogra are available daily. From Bagdogra airport, taxis are also available to transfer you to Gangtok.By Rail - New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railhead.

Directions: From Gangtok, Rumtek is at a distance of 24 km in the south eastern direction.Sikkim National Transport buses leave Gangtok everyday for Rumtek at 4 pm and return the next morning. Shared jeeps are also an alternative to reach Rumtek Monastery