• Resplendent in the vibrant colors of the sacred art that adorns it, the monastery of Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, the largest in Sikkim, sits 5,500 feet...
  • In 1982, Shamar Rinpoche and his cousin, Topga Yugyal, gained control of the estate at Rumtek monastery a month after the 16th Karmapa's passing.
  • Rumtek Monastery Page, Gangtok, Sikkim. 28,223 likes · 861 talking about this. Do whatever you want positively, but never harm others and then be...
  • An hours taxi drive from Gangtok, the Rumtek Monastery is a good place to visit for the serene atmosphere, lovely views and of course to see the Monastery.
  • Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim is one the best places to visit in Sikkim. It is located about 24 kilometers from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
  • Home to invaluable treasures including the bejeweled black hat meant for the Karmapa, Rumtek is one monastery in Sikkim you cannot miss.
  • It has used some of the rarest Buddhist religious artwork in the form of wall murals and thanks. The Rumtek Monastery is a three-storeyed building.
  • Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rumtek Monastery is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in spirituality, culture, and history.
  • The Rumtek Monastery, also known as the Dharma Chakra Centre, is a gompa in the Indian state of Sikkim, near to Gangtok.
  • Rumtek Monastery (Gompa), also called the Dharma Chakra Centre, is the seat-in-exile of the Gyalwang Karmapa, inaugurated in 1966 by the 16th Karmapa.1.