Sikkim

Sikkim – The Himalayan Paradise
Sikkim, a small state in northeastern India, is known for its stunning nature, including Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world. The region is rich in flora and fauna and is popular for trekking. The capital, Gangtok, blends culture, religion, and modern influences. Sikkim was an independent kingdom until 1975 and is now known for its Buddhist monasteries and festivals.

NFT 058: Young monks in the Phodang monastery in Sikkim

NFT 058: Young monks in the Phodang monastery in Sikkim

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Discover the Phodang Monastery in Sikkim – two young monks at a window and the serene atmosphere of a spiritual retreat.

Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim

Rumtek Monastery

The Buddhist Rumtek Monastery is the largest in Sikkim and is also called the Dharma Chakra Center.

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Gangtok - capital of Sikkim

Impressions from Gangtok in Sikkim

Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim with around 30,000 inhabitants and is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains

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The village Pelling in Sikkim

The view from the hotel in Pelling

It was only about 2 km from Pelling to Pemayangtse Monastery, which was our first cultural destination in Sikkim

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In the Buddhist monastery of Pemayangtse

Pemayangtse Monastery near Pelling in Sikkim

West Sikkim is home to the famous Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest in Sikkim.

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In the Buddhist monastery of Phodong

Young monks in Phodong Monastery

Phodong is a Buddhist monastery and is located about 28 kilometers from Gangtok in Sikkim.

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