Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gangtok
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Facts and practical information
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a Tibet museum in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, named after the 11th Chogyal of Sikkim, Sir Tashi Namgyal. The institute employs researchers and one of its new research programs is a project which seeks to document the social history of Sikkim's approximated 60 monasteries and record this on a computer. Another project seeks to digitize and document old and rare photographs of Sikkim for knowledge distribution. Khempo Dhazar served as head of the Sheda, a Nyingma college attached to the Institute, for six years. ()
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Namgyal Institute of Tibetology open?
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is open:
- Monday 8 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
- Friday 8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 8 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Namgyal Institute of Tibetology?
Nearby attractions include Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Gangtok (8 min walk), Upper Tadong, Gangtok (8 min walk), Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok (12 min walk), Do-drul Chorten, Gangtok (21 min walk).
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