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99 Buddhist monks test Covid positive in Sikkim ​ By IANS | ​ 0 Views 99 Buddhist monks test Covid positive in Sikkim. Image Source: IANS News Gangtok, May 24 : As many as 99 Buddhist monks of two monasteries tested positive for Covid-19 in Sikkim, officials said on Monday. Officials in Gangtok said that the health and local administration officials are closely monitoring each and every Buddhist monastery in Sikkim and all kinds of precautionary and health facilities were provided to monks infected by the contagious disease. According to the officials, 37 Buddhist monks from the Dharma ...

Outlook Traveller SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE Monks at Rumtek Monastery, Gangtok, Photo Credit: Shutterstock In our two-part guide, we look at things to do around Sikkim's capital 09 Min Read Everyone loves a good 'hill station' in India. Since the days of the British Raj, they've been a favourite getaway. But Gangtok in Sikkim has not been on the radar as much as Shimla or Ooty or Darjeeling. It is one of India's best-kept travel secrets. The town reflects the best of Himalayas with pristine alpine forests, snow-capped mountains, and monasteries. In the first part of our guide, we laid out thing...