Sikkim is one of the most beautiful north-eastern states of India. Ruled by the royal family of Sikkim all the way till 1975 when the President of India finally abolished monarchy, Sikkim was added to ...

Step into serenity: Explore Sikkim’s sacred monasteries and Himalayan spiritual havens. Ever felt the urge to escape the chaos of everyday life and find a place where peace seems to linger in the air?

The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu (Black Hat ...

Sikkim is a popular destination for those seeking spiritual enlightenment. The state houses many ancient Buddhist monasteries. Rumtek Monastery is the largest and serves as the seat of the Karmapa ...

Pelling, a small hamlet in West Sikkim till a few decades ago, is quickly developing into a popular hill station. The town stands on top of a ridge and is divided into upper, middle and lower areas.

Travelling in Sikkim is a slow, rewarding journey through mountain roads, monasteries and changing landscapes, where permits, ...

GANGTOK: For the first time since the 1800s, Buddhist monasteries of Nynmapa and Khagyu sects in Sikkim will not organise the famed Khagyad Chaam, a traditional mask dance, this year due to the ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, SIKKIM Updated : Oct 12, 2022, 15:34 IST Sikkim’s unmissable historical attractions to add to your bucket list! Travellers generally plan a trip to Sikkim to experience the state’s ...

Sikkim, a former Kingdom and a fascinating Himalayan Jewel, Sikkim is situated in the Eastern Himalayas spreading below Mount Kanchenjunga (8,534m), the third highest mountain in the world. Lying ...

At least 85 monks tested positive for the deadly coronavirus on Friday at the famed Rumtek Monastery of Sikkim, as the state recorded another single day spike of 420 new cases, officials said. At ...