Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Research center and museum in Gangtok, India
The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology contains extensive collections of Buddhist manuscripts, traditional paintings, and religious artifacts across multiple exhibition galleries.
The foundation stone was placed by the 14th Dalai Lama in February 1957, followed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's inauguration in October 1958.
The institute maintains one of the largest collections of Tibetan texts worldwide and conducts research programs documenting the social history of Sikkim's monasteries.
The institute opens Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 25 rupees for access to both museum and libraries.
The institute offers a two-year Master's program in Buddhist and Tibetan Studies and includes a department for Tibetan Medicine known as Sowa Rigpa.
Location: Gangtok
Official opening: October 1, 1958
Address: Gangtok Bazar, Gangtok 737101
Email: tibetologyinfo@gmail.com
Website: http://tibetology.net
GPS coordinates: 27.31500,88.60560
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:25
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