Nearest airport
Pakyong Airport | 35 km | 1 hour by road
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Rumtek Monastery holiday itinerary ideas
Sikkim, India
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From Gangtok, take the road towards Kanyam; Rumtek Monastery is located on the way, approximately 24 km south of the city center. Regular taxis and tourist shuttles operate from Gangtok to the monastery.
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Nearest railway
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station | 115 km | 3.5 hours by road
Nearest bus stop
Gangtok Bus Terminal | 24 km | 45 minutes by road
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From Gangtok, take the road towards Kanyam; Rumtek Monastery is located on the way, approximately 24 km south of the city center. Regular taxis and tourist shuttles operate from Gangtok to the monastery.
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