Monuments In India

Do Drul Chorten

Location	Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Built in	1945
Built by	Trulshik Rinpoche
Main Attraction	Dorjee Phurba, Prayer Wheels
Architecture	Tibetan monastic architecture.
Nearest Metro Station	No Metro Services
Open	All Days
Entry Fee	For Indians Rs 10/head
Days Closed	None

Gangtok city of state Sikkim in India has Dro-dul Chorten, which is a stupa. The stupa was constructed by Trulshik Rinpoche, chief of the Tibetan Buddhism order Nyingma in nineteen forty five. Within this stupa, a whole set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur leftovers (Sacred Books) & other religious articles are there. In the region of the stupa there are one hundred and eight Mani Lhakor or wish wheels. The stupa is bounded with Chorten Lakahang & Guru Lakhang and 2 figurines of Guru Rinpoche are available here.

Do-Drul Chorten hold the complete 'Mandala' group of 'Dorjee Phurba' (Bajra Kilaya), 1 group of 'Ka-gyur', packed 'zung' (mantras), leftovers & various religious articles. Nearby of this 'chorten', around one hundred and eight 'Mani-Lhakor' (Prayer Wheels) is there. In fact, rotating of these wheels means that individual has to recite the mantras imprinted on Wheels. During rotating the wheels, it is whispered "hail to the jewel in the lotus". This is verbal to call 'Bodhisattva'.

The famed Do Drul Chorten consists of gold coated spire. The Chorten is enclosed by Chorten Lhakhang & Guru Lhakhang which show off the 2 huge figures of Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). Individual may see young & old lamas learning & working in the compound of Do Drul Chorten. Devotees across the state visit to give their respect at this sacred stupa close to Gangtok in Sikkim state.

Architecture

One hundred and eight prayer wheels are there & there is a particular meaning for wheels. Rotating wheels goes together with the recitation of mantras imprinted on wheels. During rotating wheels, individual must say 'hail to the jewel in the lotus'. Individual may see the dedicated & monks performing the same. The echo of a combined chant originates from the prayer & contemplation rooms within monastery may also be listened in the surroundings.

The famed Do Drul Chorten consists of gold coated spire. The Chorten is bounded by Chorten Lhakhang & Guru Lhakhang that showing 2 colossal figures of Guru Rinpoche (also known as popularly Guru Padmasambhava in these areas). Individual may find young & old lamas learning & doing work in the compound of Do Drul Chorten. Small monks glance out of the glass, glancing brilliantly robed in crimson silk, & with a playful smirk on their juvenile faces. This particular monastery consists of great holiness & Sikkim people around the state approach to give their compliments.

There are rooms in the monastery for religious learning, a fine collection library with significant books &n relics & several religious articles. As a consequence fair amount of movement is there in the monastery.

How to Reach

By Air

Bagdogra close to Siliguri is the nearest airport and at around 124km expanse from Gangtok. About 2000Rs taxi charge is there from airport to Gangtok. Airport is linked to Kolkata, Delhi & Guwahati. Worldwide travelers may find linking flights starting Kolkata or Delhi which are well linked to several Indian cities & overseas.

Only one time everyday Helicopter facility is accessible from Bagdogra to Gangtok. One way trip may take around 20 minutes.

By Rail

New Jalpaiguri is the closest rail at around 148 km distant from Gangtok. Rs 2000 is the charge for Taxi cab. It is well linked to majority of main Indian cities.

By Road

The Gangtok is well linked to various Sikkim cities & the adjacent states through bus facility. Private traveler buses are accessible from Gangtok city to Bagdogra (124 km) & to Siliguri city (114 km).

Nearby Places to Visit

Dorjee Phurba

Within stupa, there are whole mandala groups of Dorjee Phurba (Bajra Kilaya), a group of Kan-gyur leftovers (Sacred Books), whole 'Zung' (mantras) & various religious articles.

Prayer Wheels

In the region of this Chorten, one hundred and eight Mani-Lhakor (prayer wheels) are there. These wheels are rotated by the pious Buddhist and chan "Hail to the jewel in the Lotus", to summon the Buddhisattva. The Chorten is bounded by Chorten Lakhang with 2 large figures of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava).

Weather and Best Time to Visit

Gangtok has a gentle, temperate weather around the year. Maximum Temperature is average 22°C during summer (March to June month) and average lowest is 4°C during winter in December to February months. Maximum temperature in summer seldom goes more than 25°C. Strong rainfalls during monsoon (July to September months) reasons landslides in this area. Maximum rainfalls will be in July.

September to June is ideal time to visit.

Accomodation

Hotel Chumbi Residency Gangtok

Hotel Chumbi Residency provides breathtaking sights to the visitors to look upon are included with required services to fulfill to the flavor of all company and business tourist.

Address

Tibet Road,
Gangtok-737101,
Sikkim, India

Hotel Rendevouz Gangtok

Situated in the middle of silence, Hotel Rendevous offers budget affable base with all the facilities to have a relaxing vacation. Hotel Rendezvous is situated in the centre of the Gangtok city & yet impound missing from the movement of the city at all.

Address

31A National Highway,
Gangtok 737101,
Sikkim, India

Martam Village Resort Gangtok

A well-liked budget hotel is Martam Village Resort. It has attractive cottages with homely atmosphere that wins each travelers heart by giving visitor friendly facilities in budget pricing.

Address

Martam House,
Bhanu Path,
Gangtok, Sikkim,
737101 India

Timings and Tickets

Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Tickets: For Indians Rs 10/head

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