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When I was visiting Gangtok, India, one day we decided to take a day trip to visit the Ranka Monastery, a Buddhist Tibetan monastery located just a 45 minute drive from Gangtok city center. To get there you can take a shared jeep which departs from near the police headquarters. You just have to ask for the jeep heading towards Ranka Monastery and you’ll be directed to the correct one. You then have to wait until the jeep is full until you depart – but depending on the time of day that should only take 15 minutes or less.
The road was winding and slow to get there, and because the road doesn’t go all the way to the monastery, the jeep dropped us off about a 20 minute walk or so from the Ranka Monastery. From the road we walked, veering to the right until we reached the gate. Then there was about a 10 minute uphill climb until we reached the monastery.
Once we arrived, it was peaceful and quiet, just a few young monks running around and practicing their kung fu moves. It was great to walk around in silence to to observe the intricate detailed paintings at the monastery. When we arrived the main sanctuary wasn’t open, but after asking a monk, he gladly opened it up so we could take a look inside. Though they didn’t allow any photo inside, it was also neatly decorated and quite a sight.
After walking around Ranka Monastery for an hour or so, we were extremely hungry, and luckily there’s a restaurant located right next to the monastery – a restaurant that serves excellent Sikkimese Tibetan food. The menu isn’t extensive, but you’ll find great momos and good bowls of thukpa noodle soup.
Ranka Monastery, along with the even more famous Rumtek Monastery, are very interesting sites to visit near Gangtok, India. If you have a spare day, they are each worth a visit, and don’t forget to grab a Sikkimese meal at the restaurant while you’re at it!
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Still remember that days when I was kid you asked me about restaurant ๐ you should visit again โค
I'll have to check that out, thanks for the recommendation. I'm sure I'll miss it.
Mark and Trevor takes their trips differently.
Mark is not picky on his travels, go local.
Trevor is quite preparing his priority in travels.
its rumtek monastery
First time eating thukpa and he already knows intuitively that he needed to add chilli sauce to the thukpa.
Surprised to see that you've already visited my state.
Anyways hope to see you soon
Monastery very beautiful.good video. foods verydelicious๐๐ฏ๐๐๐
Thanks for visiting.
Hi, you really eat momo like a Tibetan.
and if anyone every relates maggie to thukpa i am gonna slap their teeths off!! LOVE THE THUKPA!!
Dalai Lama and Gandhi in the background.
LOVELY!!!!!!!!
hi mark…..love watching ur videos and the way u expressed how u love the food….
If I could, I want to visit there to eat it.
Mark have u ever been in Dharamshala?
Oh!!! Amazing !!!! I need to visit little Tibet in India!!!
when were u filming ?? i was there from 18th may to 22nd i guess,did u go to pelling inbetween ?
Hey Mark. Enjoy your food videos. You could fly over to the UK and sample the top cuisine of, Shepherd's Pie, & Sausage,chips & beans. Welcome. hahaha. Just kidding.
congratulations on your marriage mark. I really enjoy watching your video.
Sikkim chicken noodle soup looks so comforting and nourishing and the monastery looks beautiful and peaceful. This place is certainly a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Kolkata or Darjeeling. What a nice respite. Have you seen Mt. Everest yet?
Congrats on your wedding(almost forgot)
Perfect panning across such a huge place! Then the detial you captured! Edited well! Got a glimpse of the place, the food.. And the music for the scenery verry well! One of your best videos so far! Verry good fotage!!!!!!!! Edited peacefully , yeat no borning!!! Had the Anticipation feeling!!!! Do the monks there eat chicken???
Hey, Mark. I really like your videos. Have you visited Philippines yet? I was born in the Philippines but came to America at a very young age and want to know more foods there (street food). Thank you for all these great videos.
Oh, thanks for sharing James, didn't know that!
Thank you Gary!
Hey, we actually didn't have any ceremony yet, but just finished the documents… but haven't had anything yet, but maybe in the future! Thanks a lot!
Yes, I thought it was great!
Thanks!
Thank you Sam!
These guys did!
Yah, I travel quite a bit, but I'm based in Thailand.
Thank you!
Ok, cool!
Supposed to take off your hat around monks mark !
and you???
@Mark Wiens. Congrats Mark. A Thai wedding is a long, Long day. Did you have time to eat any of the wedding food? I know I didn't. Just non stop photos & sitting on a solid floor. haha. But still a great day.
Monks in the backround watching TV- that's nice. ๐
Congrats on your marriage Mark!!