Do Drul Chorten stupa at Dotapu Chorten, Deorali, Gangtok Tours was built by Trullshi Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa, a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur relics (Holy Books) and other religious objects. Around the stupa are 108 Mani Lhakor or prayer wheels. The stupa is surrounded by Chorten Lakahang and Guru Lakhang, where two statues of Guru Rinpoche are present. You can find more details of Tour Packages Gangtok in www.holidaymasti.com.
Sightseeing in Gangtok :
Do Drul Chorten :
Do Drul Chorten is one of the many important attractions of Tour to Gangtok. It is regarded as the most important \’stupa\’ of Sikkim. Built in 1945 by Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, this stupa also has sacred gold-topped shikhara with 108 prayer wheels. This highly revered Chorten is also characterised by complete mandala sets of Dorjee Phurba (Bajra Kilaya), a set of Kan-gyur relics ( Holy Books), complete \’Zung\’( mantras) and other religious objects. The Chorten also has two huge statues of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) around it.
Enchey Monastery :
Enchey monastery is another place you must visit in Gangtok Tour Package. The Enchey monastery literally means the solitary temple. At the time it was constructed, it was the only building in the entire area. This place especially attracts attention during the religious dances or \’Chaam\’ performed in January. Located above Siniolchu Lodge, about 3 km away from the town centre, the relatively small monastery was built 200 years ago and the present building was constructed in the year 1909. The site where the monastery is built is supposed to be blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantric master known for his flying powers. You can also get wonderful view of Kanchenjunga from here.
Orchid Santuary :
The Orchid Sanctuary makes a must visit in Tour Packages Gangtok India. The sanctuary is famous for its rare and extensive collection of orchids. The sanctuary\’s collection also varies depending on the seasons. However, the wide spread orchid sanctuary has almost 454 species of orchid found in Sikkim. A interesting place to visit especially for nature lovers.
Tashi Ling :
Tashi Ling is located at a distance of just 6 kilometres from the main town. The Tashi Ling is another important site to visit in Tour to Gangtok India for it provides astounding view of the Kanchenjunga range. Here lies the Tashi Ling monastery mostly known for its \’Bumchu\’ (Sacred Pot). This pot contains holy water which has never run dry for last 300 years. The place also provides view of the the Phodong and the Labrang monasteries located on the opposite hill. Just a day\’s walk from Pemayangtse, this is also a wonderful picnic spot.
Namgyal Institute:
A must visit in Cheap Tour packages of Gangtok, the Namgyal Institute was built in the year 1958 to promote research in Mahayan Buddhism and Tibetan language and traditions. Built in a traditional style, this institute has world\’s largest collections of books and rare manuscripts on Mahayan Buddhism, in addition to the works of art and silk embroidered Tankhas. Moreover, it also houses relics of monks, samples of Lepcha scripts, masks and sacred objects like Kapali, a bowl made from a human skull, and the carku, a flute made from a thigh bone.
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