Instutute of Tibetology (Namgyal Institute)

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Instutute of Tibetology is situated at Deorali, in the south of central Gangtok. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Instutute of Tibetology homes a museum, a Tibetan library and a general reference centre. This fantastic museum housed in a very ancient Tibetan-style mansion boasts a jaw-dropping assortment of artefacts associated with Vajrayana Buddhism and Tibetan Culture. The library on the first floor homes precious Buddhist tomes, some qualitative analysis back many hundred years. The publication sales counter at intervals the building sells a group of documentaries on Sikkimese rituals and culture. Additional up on an equivalent road is that the Do-Drul Chorten , an outsized white Tibetan temple encircled by dormitories for novice monks and glass-walled galleries with unnumberable flaming butter lamps burning at intervals. The institute sits in a very park and is handily near the lower station of Damodar ropeway , a compartment running to the Secretariat ridge with nice views of city.

Instutute of Tibetology (Namgyal Institute), Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Instutute of Tibetology is found on the site that was given by the late king of Sikkim, Sir Tashi Namgyal in memory of his departed son Paljor Namgyal. The foundation stone of the Institute was laid on 10th february, 1957 by the ordinal Dalai Lama and was inaugurated by Pandit statesman on 1st October, 1958. The Institute is beautifully settled in sylvan surroundings and intensive grounds.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10am – 4pm

Closed OnEdit

Sundays, Public holidays and Second Saturdays of every month.

Best Season to VisitEdit

March to May and October to Mid-December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : ₹10

Kids Rs. : ₹10

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : ₹10

Kids Rs. : ₹10

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Arthur’s Multicuisine Restaurant ; Tibet Road, Opposite Enchay Compound, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India. ; Ph/M – 91-97331-47971 ; Food Serve – Tibetan.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.

Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.

Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.

Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.

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