Namgyal Institute of Tibetology - Museum in Gangtok - East District, India

The museum has an interesting display of historical artifacts from Tibet, statues of gods and goddesses, paintings, books, and sacred objects, etc. The collection is contained in one room and can be viewed in an hour or more. There is a library upstairs, presumably for scholars. The gift shop is worth a visit. The monastery close by, and up a short hill, is also worth a quick visit.

The institute is perched in a small forest of birch trees, oak and magnolia. a small wonderful serene ambience. It is one of the most important and famous institutes in the world that does research in the areas of Tibetan language and culture. It also has in its premises a museam, a Tibetan library with rich collection and also a reference center about Tibet and Himalayas in general.

Entry fee rs 25 NAMGYAL INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY Tibet museum in Gangtok, Sikkim, named after the 11th Chogyal of Sikkim A trip to Sikkim is not complete without a live history lesson at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT). As a traveller, a visit here will help you gain a better understanding of Buddhism and Tibetan socio-religious norms. #dalailama #museum #14thdalailama #tibetmuseum #sikkimdiaries #chogyalofsikkim

It is a great place for knowledge and also the environment around it is lovely. It is less then 2km from city center. At the gate you buy ticket to visit the museum but if you only want to walk around the institute you will not need to buy ticket. Ticket cost is rs 25/- and it is worth visiting the museum as it has so much information. Getting hold of a guide it is always better. We did not know until we entered, having a guide will definitely give you more insights to our history. Ask at the gate for a guide though not sure if they are available. Also there is a souvenir shop which is decently priced and a library at the first floor. The place can be clubbed with Do Drul Chorten (Golden Stupa). This is among the best tourist spot in Gangtok city. Possible to walk till here if you are near.

This picture scenic institute is located next to the Do Drul Chorten and very near to the ropeway. It is one of the most important and famous institutes in the world that does research in the areas of Tibetan language and culture. It also has in its premises a museum, a Tibetan library with rich collections and also a reference centre about Tibet and the Himalayas in general. The foundation stone of the museum was laid by the 14th Dalai Lama on 10 February 1957. The whole premises is very beautiful, the architecture of the building is very pretty too.

Unless you have interest in Tibetology or related history and artefacts just avoid this place. The people are very rude and demand that you switch off your phone before entering. The tickets are 25 rupees each and they don't seem to have change at all. It's pretty much a private place and there is a library upstairs too. Unless you have too much time in your hands then visit else avoid.

Very perticular about timings. they close at 4pm. We reached at 3:50, They didn't charge us the entry fee, allowed us to see for 10 mins, and immediately closed the doors. Entry fee is Rs25 Nice echibition about Tibetan culture.

Ohh this place has some another vibes ...this place has very much peace and acknowledgment....must visit this place you will definitely learn many thing and see they history of our incredible india.