Perched over a little hill that sits at a walking distance from the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, the Do Drul Chorten Stupa is designed with a massive golden dome that can be viewed from almost any spot in Gangtok! The hillock that the stupa rests on is believed to have been haunted by evil spirits, resulting in the death of several visitors. When the great and revered Guru Padmasambhava visited this place, and blessed it, cleansing it of all the evil spirits. Thus, in 1945, the Stupa was born. It is a shrine of Dorjee Phurpa, also known as Vajra Kilaya, making it one of the most revered tourist places in Gangtok and Darjeeling. There are 108 prayer wheels here, rotated in a clockwise direction by Buddhists while chanting ‘Om Mane Padme Hum’.

Timings:08:00 AM to 06:00 PM everyday.

Entry Fee: No entry fee.

Location: Gangtok, Sikkim 737101