Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
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Swapnil Gupta
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Namgayal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok is a great place to explore Tibetan culture. The museum is well stocked with an impressive collection of artifacts, manuscripts and books. The displays are well laid out and informative. However, the institute does not offer much else in terms of activities or programs. Overall, the museum is worth the visit, but it would be even better if the institute provided more activities and programs.
Written January 6, 2024
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SP
7 contributions
May 2022
It's nice building and houses some interesting artefacts.
You can do a one way ropeway ride from MG Rd and get off at the gate towards the Inst of Tibetology . The institute and Do Drul Chorten Stupa are a short walk but of course be mindful of your energy levels and a slight steep walk up to the the stupa
You can do a one way ropeway ride from MG Rd and get off at the gate towards the Inst of Tibetology . The institute and Do Drul Chorten Stupa are a short walk but of course be mindful of your energy levels and a slight steep walk up to the the stupa
Written June 14, 2022
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DEBOPRITOM
Guwahati, India119 contributions
Dec 2015
This institute , do drul choten stupa and flower exhibition centre is almost same place. gangtok sight seeing package all these are included with other sight seenig.
Written January 17, 2016
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kamal_215
New Delhi, India402 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
This is an institute showcasing history of Tibet and Buddhism. The foundation stone of the institute was laid by his holiness Dalai Lama. The items showcase the Tibetan culture. U need to buy tickets for entry and Photography is Prohibited inside the museum.
Written November 10, 2015
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India103 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
nice place to visit gangtok sight seeing must include this place.it highlights the learnings and brief history of Buddhism around Tibet.
Written December 20, 2014
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HwenTsang
Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal218 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Lovely location beside school for Lamas and below Do-Drul Chorten monastery. Tickets of Rs 20 include detachable postcard for keeps. Lovely view around the place including the Kanchenjunga peak. Has a great collection of Tibetan books and scriptures on first floor. You need to take the stairs on the left. This was a favourite joint of famous Indian Film Director and Writer Satyajit Ray and the place figured in his stories/novels based on Gangtok. In the ground floor museum, there are interesting items. These include Bhutanese Musical Instrument of Snake-Skin and Thankas. It also has the cement-stained trowel and hammer with which the Dalai Lama laid the foundation stone in 50s. It also has collection of photographs including visits of the Dalai Lama, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Splendid view all around the complex nestled among trees. Must visit.
Written January 14, 2018
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Ema Datshi
Northampton, UK1,250 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
I was sceptical about whether I'd find this interesting having suffered some pretty awful Indian museums in my time but this institute is well worth a visit to see Buddhist paintings, carvings, cast metal items, embroideries etc all of the very best quality. It's a fantastic building set in beautiful grounds. And there's a very cute (very cheap) little shop to visit when you've finished looking around.
Written April 4, 2015
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Rahul
Kochi (Cochin), India137 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology was established to spread the message of Buddhism and also provide an insight into the culture of Tibet on a site donated by the late Sikkimese king Chogyal Tashi Namgyal in 1958. Photos generally are not allowed inside most monasteries and temples in Sikkim so its nothing out of the ordinary that they are not allowed inside here too. However, you may click to your hearts content outside.
The place is a museum displaying various rare artifacts related to the religion and the region and is extremely informative. Buddhism in particular and even Hinduism in general in Sikkim, seem to draw heavy influence from Tibet and China as is evident in the vivid colors on display at monasteries and temples. The dragon is omnipresent as a symbol and every item is painted with varying striking colors. Same is the case here too with all the statues and idols painted in a typical Sikkim manner.
Please respect the calm and quiet inside as we had a tough time with some extremely loud mouthed visitors who somehow seemed to ignore the "Maintain Silence" boards placed. Especially in a location like this which is calm and soothing, such loud behaviour was jarring, to say the least. The place has a shop where you could find some rare stuff. You can also purchase souveniers from a shop located just outside the shop as also sample Sikkim tea and Momos.
The place is a museum displaying various rare artifacts related to the religion and the region and is extremely informative. Buddhism in particular and even Hinduism in general in Sikkim, seem to draw heavy influence from Tibet and China as is evident in the vivid colors on display at monasteries and temples. The dragon is omnipresent as a symbol and every item is painted with varying striking colors. Same is the case here too with all the statues and idols painted in a typical Sikkim manner.
Please respect the calm and quiet inside as we had a tough time with some extremely loud mouthed visitors who somehow seemed to ignore the "Maintain Silence" boards placed. Especially in a location like this which is calm and soothing, such loud behaviour was jarring, to say the least. The place has a shop where you could find some rare stuff. You can also purchase souveniers from a shop located just outside the shop as also sample Sikkim tea and Momos.
Written April 3, 2015
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Vir Rawlley
Varkala Town, India87 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
For the connoisseur, you can spend a day in this one room Museum, as the exhibits are truly worthy. A must see, so very pleasant !
Written February 18, 2015
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lizrowley
Arthog, UK326 contributions
Nov 2019
This small museum is beautifully laid out so that it is easy to look at and study the range of artifacts on show. What it allows is a greater insight into the development of Buddhism over time, and the various strands of it that have evolved. There are some truly bizarre pieces as others have commented, and also some stunning wall hangings. The museum is best visted in conjunction with a visit to the near-by Do-Drul Chorten.
Written November 26, 2019
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Written December 27, 2019
Half an hour will be ok for this.
Written December 27, 2019
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