Sacred Temple & Shrine
Rumtek Monastery (Dharma Chakra Centre)
Largest monastery in Sikkim founded in 1966 as the exile seat of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Entry
- ₹10 Entry
- Time needed
- 2 Hours
- Best time
- 10:00 AM
Local tip
Government photo ID is required at the army security checkpoint at the entrance.
About
Rumtek Monastery (Dharma Chakra Centre) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Gangtok & Tsomgo Lake, Sikkim. Largest monastery in Sikkim founded in 1966 as the exile seat of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa.
Location
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