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GENERAL
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Sikkimese life is
centred around Gangtok. Its Buddhist past is the root of its
appeal for visitors, and remains evident at the impressive
Institute of Tibetology, the Enchey Monastery, Pemayengtse and
the marvellous Rumtek Monastery not far away, the last a
thriving centre of Mahayana Buddhism.
SIGHTSEEING
 RUMTEK MONASTER
24 kms from Gangtok, 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 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.
 ENCHEY MONASTER
This monastery is built by Lama Druptob Karpo. This 200 years old
monastery has, in it's premises images of God, Goddesses and other
religious objects. It is is an important seat of the Nyingama order is
built by Lama Druptob Karpo. Every year around January, 'chaam', or
religious masked dance is performed with great fanfare for two days.
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