Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

A place where Tibetan Buddhism is studied and preserved in-depth, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a popular attraction in Gangtok. Since the region is heavily influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, understanding it is a great way to understand the motivations of the local population Namgyal Institute of Tibetology allows visitors to do just this.

The building's museum contains a number of sculptures, coins, scrolls with hand paintings and embroidery work (thangkas), Tibetan artworks and artifacts, as well as old manuscripts in Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, and Lepcha. It is defined by beautiful Tibetan architecture. The original teachings of Lord Buddha are among the roughly 60,000 books in the Institute's library. The halls of this institute also house a sizable statue of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom and understanding.

Location: Deorali, Gangtok, Sikkim