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With its beautiful traditional architecture, carved and painted woodwork, magnificent murals and treasures of manuscripts and icons, Rumtek is a splendid example of the Tibetan monastic art in Sikkim. It is now the residence of His Holiness and the headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Religious Centre.

Rumtek monastery is said to be a replica of the Tsurphu Monastery of the Kagyupa order, in Tibet. It is said to be an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

The old Rumtek monastery (now entirely renovated) was built in the reign of the fourth Chogyal, is a short distance away from the new monastery. A Sikkimese lad who learnt his trade from the lamas has embellished it with monastic paintings in the traditional style. Enshrined here is a stone slab marked with the footprint of Guru Padmasambhava.

Morning view of Gangtok from the hotel room!

Tsomgo lake is situated at a distance of 38 Kms from Gangtok. This lake is about 1 Km long, oval in shape, 15 mts deep and is considered sacred by local people.

Chinese army establishment - overlooking Nathula!

Another Red army post at Nathula!

Red Army post at Nathula, overseeing Indian side.