Historical Sights and Heritage

The Namgyal Dynasty & Kingdom of Sikkim (1642-1975)

• In 1642, Phuntsog Namgyal, a Tibetan prince, was crowned as the first Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at Yuksom.
• Sikkim remained a Buddhist kingdom under the Namgyal dynasty for over 300 years, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.
• The kingdom faced conflicts with Nepal, Bhutan, and British India but retained its identity.