Rupa
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Far From City: 4 kms from city center
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History of Rupa
The history of Rupa has its mark in not only India but in Tibet as well. The first mention of the town is found somewhere around the 7th century in relation to the king Tsongtsen Gambo of Tibet. Many people were displaced from Rupa during the 1962 Indo-Sino war, after which resettlement occurred when peace was back in the valley. Today, Rupa has a pristine and calm atmosphere which is very welcoming to tourists.
Main Festivals in Rupa
The main festivals that are celebrated in Rupa are in the village of Shertukpen, where a vivid celebration of colour, dance and music marks the festivities. Local festivals like Lossar, Chhe-Kor and Khik-Saba are celebrated with great vigour and gaiety. Lossar is Tibetan New Year which lasts over a period of 15 days, but the main festivities are held over the course of the first three days. However, preparations for the same are started way in advance when families thoroughly clean their homes and decorate the rooms with fragrant flowers and auspicious hand-paintings. Khiksaba is another major festival celebrated in the winter months when people dress in traditional clothing and perform ritualistic dances.
Chillipam Gomba in Rupa
One of the most renowned attractions of Rupa is the Chillipam Gompa or Sang-Ngag Choekar Dargyeling Monastery, which overlooks a paranomic view of the surrounding valley. Built in typical Chinese-Tibetan manner, the monastery is a delicately designed edifice that is covered in colourful mosaics and paintings that narrate the stories of the Gods. The eight auspicious signs of Tibetan Buddhism also embellish the Chillipam Gompa, where you will also find young monks chanting blissful mantras.
How to Reach Rupa
The nearest railway station is Bhalukpong. One can also use Guwahati railway station to commute from the rest of the country. Rupa is a 6-7 hour drive from Guwahati.
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