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How To Reach Do Drul Chorten

Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Historical Context: Do Drul Chorten is a magnificent Buddhist stupa built in 1945 by the Venerable Trulshik Rinpoche, the head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built to consecrate a spot believed to be haunted and plagued by evil spirits, which caused the untimely deaths of travelers who passed through. The Chorten's construction was a spiritual measure to dispel these negative influences and bring peace and prosperity to the region and the then-ruling Namgyal royal family. Sacred Contents: The stupa houses a complete set of the holy books of the Kangyur (the Canonical Tibetan Buddhist scriptures), a full set of the Dorjee Phurba (Vajrakilaya) Mandala, and numerous other religious relics and precious items. Symbol of Peace: It is crowned by a golden spire of thirteen layered rings, which symbolize the stages of enlightenment a human being must pass through to attain nirvana. The stupa, overall, is a powerful symbol of peace, faith, and Buddhist philosophy, making it a key pilgrimage site. Surrounding Complex: The main stupa is surrounded by 108 Mani Lhakor (prayer wheels), and the complex also includes Chorten Lhakhang and Guru Lhakhang, which house two large statues of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). (Summary: 395 words)

How to Reach

By Air, Train, Road (To Gangtok): Follow the standard route to Gangtok (Bagdogra/NJP).

By Local Transport (From Gangtok): The Do Drul Chorten is centrally located in the Deorali area, only about 2 KMS from the main M. G. Marg market. You can hire a local taxi or shared taxi for a short trip. It is also an easy, but uphill, walk from many downtown hotels.

Accessibility: Taxis can drop you very close to the complex entrance. It is a highly accessible site within the city limits.

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