Reaching the Soul of Buddhism

Within the quiet ambiance of Gangtok where muse of life starts to drill the mood of sophistication
is a true nature bounty where you have all the splendour and charm to increase an appetite of traveller to travel more and more. 

 

Through this article today we are going to discuss regarding the vistas of Do Drul Chorten Stupa of Gangtok which is the biggest one within the entire state. Although the diversity of the state is worth noticing but here most of the people follow the teachings of Buddhism and the glaring example of Buddhism hegemony within Gangtok can be trace from the site of Do Drul Chorten Stupa.

Located within the lines of hills which adjoin the class of Tibetology Institute the Stupa relates the preaching and wisdom of Lord Buddha and very evidently speaks the volume of religious potency. People here relate the Stupa with the common term of Phurba, which is believed to be the spiritual word in context of Buddhism.

Established in 1945, the Stupa is grilled with 108 prayer wheels and as per the believe Stupa was under the consideration of head of Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Trulshik Rinpoche. When it comes to the prayer wheels one can witness the holy inscription which states the holy word Om Mani Padma Hum and as the local monks say one would require turning the wheels by saying this prayer to complete the Parikrama.

Stupa symbolizes the victory of peace over war and all the sects of Holy Stupa embraces Mandala sects of Dorjee Phurba at one ends and reflects the principles of Ka-gyur at the other. Inside the premises of Stupa you will witness eager monks trying to learn the objectives of their life and the old monks guiding them to achieve their goal. 

Washed in purity of white, here one can witness the golden spire on the top of the Stupa and circling the perimeter of this pristine site you will get to see the grandeur statues of Guru Padmasambhava and Guru Lhakhang.

Best Time to Visit

Although the gates of Stupa is open throughout the year but the season of summer especially during the month of February to June would be an ideal for you to pay a visit here.

Timings

Monday - Friday: 8.00 AM - 6.00 PM, Saturday: 8.00 AM - 6.00 PM, Sunday: 8.00 AM - 6.00 PM and in all Public Holidays: 8.00 AM - 6.00 PM

How to Reach

Nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri which is located at a distance of 120 km and it will take approximately 2 and half hour to reach Gangtok and once you land here make sure to hire cab to reach the heights of Do Drul Chorten Stupa.

Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is at a distance of 124 km and it will take approximately 2 and half hour to reach here. 

Nearest nodal point for both New Jalpaiguri and Bagdogra is Siliguri which is at a distance of around 5 to 10 km and once you reach Siliguri you can either hire a cab or can look for shared sumo to reach Gangtok.