Rumtek is a small village in the state of Sikkim. Rumtek is widely known for its famous Rumtek Monastery. Rumtek Monday is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Sikkim. The lush green hilly terrain, breathtaking topography and misty mountains make Rumtek an ideal place for some quiet time. The main attraction is the Rumtek Monastery, the seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa of the Kargyu sect of Buddhism.