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Captured the sunrise at Gangtok.

A Hindu temple maintained by Indian Army. Very neat and clean!

We woke up early morning to visit Tashi view point. It is situated along the North Sikkim highway at distance of 8 Kms from Gangtok. On a clear sky day, you could have a clear view of Khangchendzonga and other peaks of the Himalaya.

Gangtok ropeway takes the passenger to the highest point of the city of Gangtok covering the distance of about 1Km. The lower terminal station is located at deorali Market, the intermediate terminal at Nam Nang and the upper terminal station is below the Tashiling.

Lingdum Monastery shelters almost 300 monks, they largely come from Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and other places.

The main building is embellished with the symbols of Tibetan Buddhist architecture and topped with carved parasols and finials, it rises in receding terraces and pagoda roofs over a vast courtyard.

From the parking lot, a long wall fixed with prayer wheels leads to the front gate of Lindum Monastery.

On our way back from Rumtek we visited Lingdum Monastery. The sprawling complex, set amid serene forested hills, is a specimen of sacred architecture. It is equipped with exquisite murals, statues and adornments, besides the impressive scale of the edifice.

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.