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East Sikkim
Firstly it must be said that all the four zones of Sikkim are best in their unique form and East is another popular region where tourist plan to start their Sikkim Trip with. The headquarters being Gangtok, the East provides a variety of travel reasons and the capital is one such place which provides a perfect shopping, adventure, nightlife and other adventures, justifying its popularity as the first place to stay on your Sikkim trip. It is also the epicenter of adventure activities and various cultural, religious and sightseeing places. The famous M.G Marg is also situated here and people love strolling here without any specific reasons too.
Places to visit in East Sikkim
Enchey Monastery
It is an important offering to the tourist and an important seat of the Nyingmapa order, the Enchey Monastery is built on the Site blessed by the Lama named as Druptok KArpo. This 200 years old monastery has images of Gods and also consists of other religious objects. Every year, Chaam is performed here during the month of January.
Directorate of Handicraft & Handlooms
It is an effort to keep the culture of the state and art intact which should ultimately preserve it. The store house sells hand woven woolen carpets with traditional motifs, blankets, shawls and carved Choktse or table. The store is open from Monday to Saturday and from 9:30 am to 12: 30 Pm and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The Emporium is open throughout the year.
Do Drul Chorten (Stupa)
The Do-Drul Chorten or Stupa was built by the Venerable Trullshi Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, in the year 1945. The structure has in it the complete manadala set and the set of Kang Gaur relic along with few other relics. You can spin the 108 prayer wheels that surrounds the Stupa, as it is meant to bring in good energy and blessings.
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre:
Located about 45 minuts drive from Gangtok, around 24 km away is the Dharma Chakra Centre of Rumtek which is of great religious importance. It is under the Kagyud order of the Tibetan Buddhism and houses some of the most important and religious scriptures and rare objects. Its design is splendid and kind of matches the original Kagyud headquarters in Tibet.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
It is purely one of a kind institute that has some very rare collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts. The Institute also houses some of the most important Sanskrit Manuscripts, statues and rare Thangkas. It has over 200 Buddhist icons and other rare objects of art. It’s an important study centre for Buddhist philosophy and religion.
Gangtok Ropeway
This passenger ropeway is situated in one of the highest points of Gangtok and is situated about 1 km from Gangtok. These ropeways operate through the town of Gangtok and provide excellent views. The Ropeway starts from Secretiat and passing Nam Nang takes passengers to Deorali market. It is purely a must visit while in East Sikkim.
