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Rumtek Monastery – The Largest & Most Sacred Monastery

Rumtek Monastery – The Largest & Most Sacred Monastery

Location: 23 km from Gangtok
Why Visit?

  • The seat of the Karmapa Lama, a key monastery of Tibetan Buddhism.
  • Houses a golden stupa and sacred relics of the 16th Karmapa.
  • Famous for the Cham Mask Dance Festival during Loosong (December).

 Special Highlights: Ornate murals, massive prayer wheels, and stunning Himalayan views.