Sikkim is situated in the Eastern Himalayas, along the borders of Bhutan (East), Tibet (North),Nepal (West) and West Bengal (South). Its capital, Gangtokhas a lot to see, specially the Research Institute of Tibetology, a World centre for the study of Buddhist philosophy & religion and has a rare collection of Thankas, statues and over 200 Buddhist icons, 24kms away, you approach the Rumtek Monastery which houses among the most unique art objects in the world. 3 kms from Gangtok is the Enchey Monastery built almost 200 years ago and was blessed by the great tantric master Lama Druptab Karpa.