Monks from Sikkim join Bodh Gaya protests, demanding Buddhist control over Mahabodhi Temple's management. Critics argue the ...

Originally built in Tibet in the 9th century and later re-established in Sikkim during the 1960s, Rumtek Monastery is one of ...

The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu (Black ...

Gangtok is great. But to get a sense of the 'real' Sikkim, take a road trip across this tiny state that is big on experience ...