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Sikkim : A Heaven for Tourists | Part - 3

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Incredible man-made creations of Sikkim Hi Guys welcome back to another part of our blog . So today i just decided to talk about something different something that will blow your mind . Yeah , so in this post we are gonna talk about the popular museums and science centers , various parks etc.  So let's get started ! 1. Kalimpong Science Center   Kalimpong Science Centre communicates science and technology to the peoples in such a way with the primary objective of developing a scientific temper in the society and promoting of the knowledge and ideas of science on various educational institutions/organizations. 2. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology   Namgyal Institute of Tibetology ( NIT ) is a Tibet museum in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, named after the 11th Chogyal of Sikkim, Sir Tashi Namgyal. The institute employs researchers and one of its new research programs is a project which seeks to document the social history of Sikkim's approximated 60 monasteries and

Sikkim : A Heaven for Tourists | Part-2

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  Monasteries Of Sikkim Hi guys welcome back to the part - 2 of our journey about the famous tourist places of Sikkim .  The peace of mind and the spritualness plays an important role in one's life . Sikkim's monasteries not only enlightens our soul with brightness but also peacefulness .    So without wasting any time let's get started ! 1. Do Drul Chorten Monastery   Do-drul Chorten is a stupa in Gangtok in the India in state of Sikkim. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur 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. Next to the Chorten is a monastery for young Lamas with a shrine containing huge images of Padmasambhava and his manifestation, Guru Snang – Sid Zilzon. It is located about 500 meters

Sikkim : A Heaven for Tourists | Part -1

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  Sikkim is the second smallest state of India . It is located in the north eastern part of India, but is not a part of the Seven Sister states. The state is famous for dazzling waterfalls, virgin forests, Tibetan style Buddhist Gompas, alpine meadows, rhododendron flowers and more. Kanchenjunga (also Kanchendzonga) at 8598 m is the third highest peak in the world, and lies in Sikkim.  Today I am gonna give you an immense experience about the three places that won the hearts of many tourist and rank amoungst the top attractions of tourist . At the end of the you may also make up your mind to visit Sikkim and discover its breath-taking beauty . Attractions of Sikkim  1. Tsomgo lake  Pronounced Changu, this scenic lake is perched at 3750 m above sea level and lies 40 km away from Gangtok . The drive to Tsomgo Lake is spectacular, and the lake itself is a pristine water body surrounded by wildflowers for most of the year. A particularly mentionable tourist attraction is that visit