Things to do in Gangtok
Monastery Visit — Spiritual / Cultural in Gangtok
Spiritual / Cultural

Monastery Visit

Gangtok

Explore Sikkim's finest Buddhist monasteries near Gangtok — Rumtek Monastery (12 km; the seat of the Kagyu lineage, one of the largest in India with a 400-year-old Golden Stupa containing sacred relics), Enchey Monastery (200-year-old gompa on a ridge above Gangtok), and Do-drul Chorten (stupa with 108 prayer wheels).

Half to full dayFree – ₹50Morning (7:00–11:00 AM)

Pro tip from your tour advisor

The Rumtek Monastery complex includes an impressive monastery, prayer hall, and the sacred stupa — bring your permit (Inner Line Permit for foreigners). Masked Cham Dance festivals occur in December–January.