Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

One of the most celebrated research centres of Tibetan history and culture, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is cradled by lush green forests of oak and birch. Located a couple of kilometres away from Gangtok, the building houses a spacious museum where numerous ancient artifacts, artworks, coins, statues of manuscripts in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese are showcased. There's also a library that is a part of the institute, harbouring countless resources in Tibetan language, mountains, history and culture. The striking attributes of Tibetan architecture are mirrored in the institute’s grand exterior too.