Do Drul Chorten , Gangtok
About Do Drul Chorten
Do-drul Chorten is the biggest stupa in Sikkim, built by the followers of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also known as Dotapu Chorten. The stupa has 108 prayer wheels or Mani Lhakor around it, which has the Buddhist mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum' inscribed on them. The lovely white facade of the stupa has a golden spire on the top. Monks and devotees from all over visit this stupa to pray. Travel to Do-drul Chorten is usually made from Gangtok and can be done by road.
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Places to Visit near Do Drul Chorten
Enchey monastery, Sikkim
8.4 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Enchey monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism and was established in the earlier part of 20th century. It is located 3 kms...
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Ban Jhakri Falls, Sikkim
9.6 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Ban Jhakri Falls or Banjhakri Fall, these beautiful falls are located about 4 kms from Gangtok, enroute to Ranka monastery. They belong to the...
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Bakthang Waterfalls, Sikkim
11 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Bakthang Waterfalls is very close to the Tashi View Point. It a typical gorgeous Himalayan waterfall that originates high up in the mountain at...
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Saramsa Garden, Sikkim
11.5 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
The forest department in the year 1922 established Saramasa Garden. The garden is the home to the rarest species tropical plant...
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Ganesh Tok View Point, Sikkim
12 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Located at a height of 6500 ft, Ganesh Tok is the topmost tip of Gangtok. Standing amidst a number of TV towers, this place is a wonderful...
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Hanuman Tok, Sikkim
13.5 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Hanuman Tok has a huge statue of Lord Hanuman. The height of the statue is about 25 to 30 and is located on a hilltop not very far away from...
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Tashi View Point, Sikkim
14.1 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Tashi View Point is located at a distance of 8 kms from the state capital by the North Sikkim highway. The view from here simply makes the heart...
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Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok, Sikkim
14.6 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Located opposite to the Ganesh Tok view point, Himalayan Zoological Park sprawls over an entire body of a hill covering 205 hectares. It is a...
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Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim
16.2 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is indeed a veritable sanctuary or safe haven to a wide array of beautiful species, both flora and fauna. A...
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Borong, Sikkim
*16.5 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Ranka Monastery (Lingdum), Sikkim
18.8 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Located 20 kms away from Gangtok, Ranka Monastery or Lingdum Monastery or Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery is a striking place of worship built in...
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Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim
20.2 km from Do Drul Chorten - See map
Founded in 16th century, Rumtek Monastery or Dharmachakra center is the largest monastery in Sikkim. It is about 24 kms from Gangtok and the...
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