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May 27, 2024 · The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT), Gangtok, Sikkim is an important reference centre in the world of Buddhist scholarship. It houses a museum, a Tibetan library and a general reference and research centre on Tibet, Sikkim and the Himalayas.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT) 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.
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.
The Museum of the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, located on the ground floor of the main building, is hailed as the first and only proper museum in Sikkim. Established in the 1960’s, the museum is a must-see and considered the highlight of any tourist’s visit to Sikkim.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is one of its kind education centers in Gangtok. It’s home to centuries-old Tibetan-Buddhist religion, literature and science brought from Tibet in the 1950s. And it was built to preserve all those invaluable textual materials.
The Faculty of Sowa Rigpa was established by the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT) as mandated by the State Government of Sikkim. Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Tashi Densapa, Director, NIT, the Faculty of Sowa-Rigpa was successfully instituted and came into existence on 24 August 2017.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. The NIT's 1958 core building feels like a Tibetan fantasy palace, with corner towers, colourful mural frontage and a forest-glade setting.
Nov 1, 2019 · Book your tickets online for Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gangtok: See 360 reviews, articles, and 108 photos of Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, ranked No.8 on Tripadvisor among 50 attractions in Gangtok.
Namgayal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok is a great place to explore Tibetan culture. The museum is well stocked with an impressive collection of artifacts, manuscripts and books. The displays are well laid out and informative.
Sep 28, 2016 · Established in 1958, this institute has one of the biggest collections of Tibetan artefacts outside Tibet. It has been built in a traditional style, and promotes research in Tibetan culture and ...
