RUMTEK TRAVEL SECTOR OF EAST SIKKIM TRAVEL CIRCUIT OF THE MOST CHARMING SIKKIM TRAVELLING DESTINATIONS BY THE LEGENDARY & THE MOST RENOWNED TOUR OPERATOR OF SIKKIM SINCE 1990
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RUMTEK TRAVEL SECTOR
RUMTEK is situated around 24 KM from GANGTOK, in the hill facing GANGTOK. RUMTEK is a quiet getaway and home to the RUMTEK MONASTERY, seat of His Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa of the Kargyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
The drive to RUMTEK snakes through typical Sikkimese villages and many paddy fields. The paddy fields resemble a green carpet from July to September and later in October-November, the entire place is a sight to behold with golden paddy swaying in the breeze.
The lush green hilly terrain, a breathtaking topography and misty mountains makes RUMTEK is an ideal place for some quiet time. RUMTEK offer a host of sightseeing opportunities.
These include local sightseeing within RUMTEK, one day tours to places around RUMTEK MONASTERY TOURS and adventurous exploits such as white water rafting and trekking.
The drive to RUMTEK snakes through typical Sikkimese villages and many paddy fields. The paddy fields resemble a green carpet from July to September and later in October-November, the entire place is a sight to behold with golden paddy swaying in the breeze.
The lush green hilly terrain, a breathtaking topography and misty mountains makes RUMTEK is an ideal place for some quiet time. RUMTEK offer a host of sightseeing opportunities.
These include local sightseeing within RUMTEK, one day tours to places around RUMTEK MONASTERY TOURS and adventurous exploits such as white water rafting and trekking.
RUMTEK is also called the Dharmachakra Centre. RUMTEK is a focal point for the sectarian tensions that characterize the Karmapa Controversy. RUMTEK was at the centre of the Karmapa controversy with a lengthy battle being played out in the Indian courts. Two rival organisations, both supporting different candidates for the 17th Karmapa claimed stewardship of the monastery and its contents. The two organisations are the Karmapa Charitable Trust (supporting Trinley Thaye Dorje) and the Tsurphu Labrang (supporting Ogyen Trinley Dorje).
Neither candidate resides at Rumtek since monks supporting Trinley Thaye Dorje were thrown out of Rumtek by Ogyen Trinley Dorje's followers.Since 1992; the monastery has been the site of pitched battles between monks supporting one candidate or the other. The Shamarpa, who supports Trinley Thaye Dorje, even claims that a sniper tried to assassinate him there. Armed Indian soldiers still patrol the monastery to prevent further sectarian violence.
Originally built by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje in 16th century, at the same time as Phodong Monastery and Ralang Monastery, RUMTEK served as the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage in SIKKIM for some time. But when the 16th Karmapa arrived in SIKKIM in 1959, after fleeing Tibet, the monastery was in ruins. Despite being offered other sites, the Karmapa decided to rebuild RUMTEK. He finds a place here because of the vision of the 16th Karmapa in which he saw the elephant headed deity aiding the construction work. The then Chogyal gifted him a large piece of land at RUMTEK VILLAGE to build a monastery and also develop a centre for religious studies. The site possessed many auspicious qualities and was surrounded by the most favorable attributes; For example, flowing streams, mountains behind, a snow range in front, and a river below. With the generosity and help of the SIKKIM royal family and the Indian government, it was built by the 16th Karmapa as his main seat in exile.
After four years, construction of the monastery was completed. The sacred items and relics brought out from Tsurphu Monastery, the Karmapa's seat in Tibet, were installed. On Tibetan New Year's Day (Losar) in 1966 the 16th Karmapa officially inaugurated the new seat called, "The Dharmachakra Centre, a place of erudition and spiritual accomplishment, the seat of the glorious Karmapa."
The monastery is currently the largest in SIKKIM. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage. A Golden Stupa contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa. Opposite that building is a college, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies.
By thus the Township RUMTEK developed and now gathers tourist attractions.
The main tourist attraction of this RUMTEK TRAVEL SECTOR are:-
The monastery is currently the largest in SIKKIM. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage. A Golden Stupa contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa. Opposite that building is a college, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies.
By thus the Township RUMTEK developed and now gathers tourist attractions.
The main tourist attraction of this RUMTEK TRAVEL SECTOR are:-
(i) RUMTEK MONASTERY MAIN CAMPUS
RUMTEK MONASTERY is the momentous tourist attraction point of the RUMTEK,
The RUMTEK MONASTERY, a replica of the Tsurphu monastery of Kham region of Tibet belongs to the Kargyupa sect.
It is one of the largest monastery in the Eastern Himalaya. It was founded during the reign of the fourth Chogyal in 1740 in the East District. The main entrance of the temple is decorated with traditional colourful murals. Having a four stored building; it is the biggest monastery of entire SIKKIM.
The RUMTEK MONASTERY, a replica of the Tsurphu monastery of Kham region of Tibet belongs to the Kargyupa sect.
It is one of the largest monastery in the Eastern Himalaya. It was founded during the reign of the fourth Chogyal in 1740 in the East District. The main entrance of the temple is decorated with traditional colourful murals. Having a four stored building; it is the biggest monastery of entire SIKKIM.
Huge life size images of the Four Guardians of the universe - Virudaka, Virupaksha, Dritarashtra, and Vaishravana - stand guarding the four directions. Also, what is instantly noticeable here is the painting of a Hindu God, Lord Ganesha. The monastery has a special prayer hall, very impressive murals and thanka paintings and 1001 miniature golden images of Lord Buddha.
The Main Shrine Hall inside stands on strong red pillars with long, round silk banners and ancient thankas suspended from them. The walls of the hall are replete with paintings of the Kagyu lineage, the Eight Great Bodhisattvas, the Sixteen Arhats and the Genduk Chogngi. The holy throne of the Gyalwa Karmapa, together with thrones for his regents and other high incarnate tulkus is the highlight of the room. Behind the holy throne, ten feet large statue of Sakyamuni Buddha along with Shariputra and Mangalputra are positioned.
Initially, this place was occupied by a large painting of Buddha, however, in 1989, the hall room was enlarged and the painting had to be shifted to another location. It also has a religious centre by the name of Dharma Chakra Centre and a big residential-cum prayer hall. It also has an impressive library and special rooms for the high ranking incarnate Lamas.The monastery overlooking Gangtok receives a large number of devotees and tourists throughout the year. Behind the main monastery is an extremely impressive and elaborately decorated Karma Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies, wherein students from all over the world are enrolled. There is also a small hall having a beautiful jewel studded Chorten known as the Golden Stupa. It has the ashes and remains of His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. Rumtek Monastery observes and hosts many festivals. Important of them being, the Tibetan New Year day, Losar is celebrated with much enthusiasm. Festivities continue for next two days with performances of lhamo. Also Every alternate year a week-long Vajrakilaya (dubchen) or Guru Padmasambhava tsechu puja together with traditional chham performances is oraganised during the fourth Tibetan month (May -June).
(ii) DHARMA CHAKRA IN RUMTEK MONASTERY
RUMTEK DHARMA CHAKRA CENTRE IN RUMTEK MONASTERY is another major tourist attraction poin for the visitors of RUMTEK.
The RUMTEK DHARMA CHAKRA CENTRE is the seat of the Kagyu order, one of the 4 (Four) major Tibetan Buddhist Sects. Since the late 1960’s , after the arrival of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, the centre houses some of the world’s most unique religious scriptures and religious rare objects. Traditional in design, it is almost an replica of the original Kagyu Monastery in Tshurpu, in eastern Tibet. It has over 300 centres worldwide Tibet. It has over 300 centres worldwide.
The RUMTEK DHARMA CHAKRA CENTRE is the seat of the Kagyu order, one of the 4 (Four) major Tibetan Buddhist Sects. Since the late 1960’s , after the arrival of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, the centre houses some of the world’s most unique religious scriptures and religious rare objects. Traditional in design, it is almost an replica of the original Kagyu Monastery in Tshurpu, in eastern Tibet. It has over 300 centres worldwide Tibet. It has over 300 centres worldwide.
(iii) THE ORIGINAL GOMPHA IN RUMTEK MONASTERY
The ORIGINAL GOMPHA IN RUMTEK MONASTERY is the other attraction point for the visitors of this Travel Sector.
The ORIGINAL GOMPHA IN RUMTEK MONASTERY was constructed by the 9th Karmapa in 1740 stands half a kilometre further the new monastery.
The old monastery is simple but attractive structure currently undergoing renovation work.The highlight of this monastery is the small shrine room devoted to the Karma Kagyu protector Mahakala. The image of the deity is so fierce that it is kept veiled.
The ORIGINAL GOMPHA IN RUMTEK MONASTERY was constructed by the 9th Karmapa in 1740 stands half a kilometre further the new monastery.
The old monastery is simple but attractive structure currently undergoing renovation work.The highlight of this monastery is the small shrine room devoted to the Karma Kagyu protector Mahakala. The image of the deity is so fierce that it is kept veiled.
(iv) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN is another popular tourist attraction point for the visitors of this Travel sector.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN is situated just at a distance of 24 KM from the GANGTOK CITY and just ahead of the RUMTEK MONASTERY.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN has a mix of tropical and temperate plants and trees as well as a big greenhouse of exotic orchids. It’s a good place to stop for a while. For children there is a small playground with swings and a see-saw and a winding footpath is ideal for a stroll.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN is situated just at a distance of 24 KM from the GANGTOK CITY and just ahead of the RUMTEK MONASTERY.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN has a mix of tropical and temperate plants and trees as well as a big greenhouse of exotic orchids. It’s a good place to stop for a while. For children there is a small playground with swings and a see-saw and a winding footpath is ideal for a stroll.
To explore this fabulous Travel Sector at its best Visitors need to book their accommodation option in RUMTEK. But unfortunately RUMTEK posses very limited option in providing accommodation option to its visitors.
This Travel Sector can also easily be explored by the visitors if they book their accommodation option either in GANGTOK or In RANKA,
In one hand RANKA, in-spite of having fantastic natural beauty could also offer limited choice of accommodation and amongst those KTC RANKA is one of the best but on the other hand GANGTOK CITY and its surroundings provide variety of accommodation options. But in season time they got booked very early so it is highly advised to the visitors to Book their accommodation early and through SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS.
This Travel Sector can also easily be explored by the visitors if they book their accommodation option either in GANGTOK or In RANKA,
In one hand RANKA, in-spite of having fantastic natural beauty could also offer limited choice of accommodation and amongst those KTC RANKA is one of the best but on the other hand GANGTOK CITY and its surroundings provide variety of accommodation options. But in season time they got booked very early so it is highly advised to the visitors to Book their accommodation early and through SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS.
If the visitors had chosen their accommodation option in RUMTEK then Renting a car to explore this Travel Sector is a waste of money. But If the visitors had booked their accommodation option either in GANGTOK or in RANKA then bookimg a transportation option is a must and that to has to be done early.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the most trusted Tour Operator of this region since 1990 and can offer the best deal.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the most trusted Tour Operator of this region since 1990 and can offer the best deal.
We SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is one of the longest established travel company having our registered head office in JALPAIGURI i.e. In the NORTHERN PART of West Bengal and situated just in the foothills or in other words on the door step of SIKKIM region and in service from 1990 with high dignity and proficiency.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for the leisure and business traveller of SIKKIM are here to guide and arrange your dream tour of SIKKIM with high satisfaction.
In terms of providing transportation to the tourist; SIKKIM is not amongst the best when it comes in respect to public transportation in all most all Travel Sectors. Though sum public buses and sum Share Taxis are available between the major spots in but the frequency is something that urgently needs immense improvement. On the other hand private transportation is available and can be considered better as regards to service providing to the travellers. Please note be ready to pay more if you won’t book your transportation prior to arrival by any reputed travel operator.
In terms of accommodation in SIKKIM in most of its spots SIKKIM provide varies type and in range of accommodation from real budget to 5* but the number of good and trusted ones are not that much. In upcoming spots the option gets even fewer to chose. So it is highly recommended to check the rates and offers from any trustworthy tour operator or any reputed HOTEL.
Although TOURISM is one of the largest revenue earner in not only to SIKKIM's but also shares a larger part of India's economy in this days but most strenuously and fortunately or unfortunately the administrations is not that much enthusiastic to provide better facilities to the visitors.
But still truly SIKKIM is a Travel Destination where life may not be materially luxurious and far away from the insanity of modern living but it provides much that is good for a society that is not yet caught up with the global rat race and really offer its visitors the real true essence of the raw and real nature to enjoy and explore. To make your DOOARS tour a memorable one for your life time you are most and heartily welcome to contact us.
We are really much delighted and really proud to mention here that in SIKKIMSIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the best Travel Solution Providers to any traveller in all aspect.
We most efficiently provide the following services at its very best :-
(a) FIT and TAYLOR-MADE PACKAGES FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL
TRAVELLERS
(b) ALL SORTS OF TICKETING SERVICE i.e. AIR TICKETS FROM AND TO
BAGDOGRA, RAIL TICKETS FROM AND TO NEW JALPAIGURI OR FROM
OR TO ANY OTHER RAILWAY STATION; BUS TICKETS ETC.
(c) ALL SORTS OF ACCOMMODATION BOOKING i.e. ALL TYPE OF HOTEL
BOOKINGS FROM BUDGET TO 5 STAR, HOME TOURISM BOOKING,
GUEST HOUSE BOOKING,, TOURIST BUNGALOW BOOKING and others.
(d) ALL SORTS OF CAR RENTAL SERVICE FROM SMALL TO LARGE IN SIZE
AND ECONOMY TO LUXURY IN GRADE
(e) ALL SO DO THE GROUND HANDLING OF THE PACKAGES OF OUR
ESTEEMED TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B RATES
(f) ALL OTHER SERVICES THAT ARE ASKED EITHER BY OUR GUESTS IN
B2C BASIS; BY OUR REGULAR CLIENTS ON B2C (CS) BASIS and BY OUR
TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B BASIS.
(g) ALL SORTS OF ASSISTANCES IN GETTING VISITING PERMITS FOR THE
TRAVELLERS TO VISIT THE WATCH TOWERS AND SAFARIS IN THE
FORESTS TO ANY TRAVELLERS IN NOMINAL SERVICE CHARGE.
So it is most cordially requested to avail the best Travel Solutions under one and most trusted & efficient umbrella of BHUTAN please fill free to get touch with us.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
SUBHAM BUILDING FIRST FLOOR , KAMAR PARA,
P.S. KOTWALI, P.O. + DIST- JALPAIGURI
WEST BENGAL, INDIA, PIN-735101
PHONE:- [+91] (03561) 230460/224299/224524
MOBILE:- [+91] 9933353453/9539156349/9434679168
EMAIL:- [email protected]
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for the leisure and business traveller of SIKKIM are here to guide and arrange your dream tour of SIKKIM with high satisfaction.
In terms of providing transportation to the tourist; SIKKIM is not amongst the best when it comes in respect to public transportation in all most all Travel Sectors. Though sum public buses and sum Share Taxis are available between the major spots in but the frequency is something that urgently needs immense improvement. On the other hand private transportation is available and can be considered better as regards to service providing to the travellers. Please note be ready to pay more if you won’t book your transportation prior to arrival by any reputed travel operator.
In terms of accommodation in SIKKIM in most of its spots SIKKIM provide varies type and in range of accommodation from real budget to 5* but the number of good and trusted ones are not that much. In upcoming spots the option gets even fewer to chose. So it is highly recommended to check the rates and offers from any trustworthy tour operator or any reputed HOTEL.
Although TOURISM is one of the largest revenue earner in not only to SIKKIM's but also shares a larger part of India's economy in this days but most strenuously and fortunately or unfortunately the administrations is not that much enthusiastic to provide better facilities to the visitors.
But still truly SIKKIM is a Travel Destination where life may not be materially luxurious and far away from the insanity of modern living but it provides much that is good for a society that is not yet caught up with the global rat race and really offer its visitors the real true essence of the raw and real nature to enjoy and explore. To make your DOOARS tour a memorable one for your life time you are most and heartily welcome to contact us.
We are really much delighted and really proud to mention here that in SIKKIMSIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS is the best Travel Solution Providers to any traveller in all aspect.
We most efficiently provide the following services at its very best :-
(a) FIT and TAYLOR-MADE PACKAGES FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL
TRAVELLERS
(b) ALL SORTS OF TICKETING SERVICE i.e. AIR TICKETS FROM AND TO
BAGDOGRA, RAIL TICKETS FROM AND TO NEW JALPAIGURI OR FROM
OR TO ANY OTHER RAILWAY STATION; BUS TICKETS ETC.
(c) ALL SORTS OF ACCOMMODATION BOOKING i.e. ALL TYPE OF HOTEL
BOOKINGS FROM BUDGET TO 5 STAR, HOME TOURISM BOOKING,
GUEST HOUSE BOOKING,, TOURIST BUNGALOW BOOKING and others.
(d) ALL SORTS OF CAR RENTAL SERVICE FROM SMALL TO LARGE IN SIZE
AND ECONOMY TO LUXURY IN GRADE
(e) ALL SO DO THE GROUND HANDLING OF THE PACKAGES OF OUR
ESTEEMED TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B RATES
(f) ALL OTHER SERVICES THAT ARE ASKED EITHER BY OUR GUESTS IN
B2C BASIS; BY OUR REGULAR CLIENTS ON B2C (CS) BASIS and BY OUR
TRAVEL PARTNERS IN B2B BASIS.
(g) ALL SORTS OF ASSISTANCES IN GETTING VISITING PERMITS FOR THE
TRAVELLERS TO VISIT THE WATCH TOWERS AND SAFARIS IN THE
FORESTS TO ANY TRAVELLERS IN NOMINAL SERVICE CHARGE.
So it is most cordially requested to avail the best Travel Solutions under one and most trusted & efficient umbrella of BHUTAN please fill free to get touch with us.
SIMANACHARIYA TOURS AND TRAVELS
SUBHAM BUILDING FIRST FLOOR , KAMAR PARA,
P.S. KOTWALI, P.O. + DIST- JALPAIGURI
WEST BENGAL, INDIA, PIN-735101
PHONE:- [+91] (03561) 230460/224299/224524
MOBILE:- [+91] 9933353453/9539156349/9434679168
EMAIL:- [email protected]