A Digital Heritage Platform for Sikkim’s Monasteries
MysticSikkim is a web-based platform designed to digitize and showcase the monasteries of Sikkim through immersive technologies.
It combines virtual tours, digital archives, cultural events, and smart tourism integration – making Sikkim’s spiritual and cultural treasures accessible to tourists, researchers, and locals.
- 360° panoramic walkthrough of monastery interiors and surroundings.
- Narrated audio guides in multiple languages.
- Hotspots for murals, scriptures, and artifacts with detailed info.
- Geo-tagged monastery locations with routes and directions.
- Nearby attractions (restaurants, hotels, tourist spots) powered by Places API.
- Travel integration for planning trips.
- Scanned manuscripts, murals, and documents.
- AI-powered search & categorization for easy research.
- Location-based narration using GPS / Bluetooth beacons.
- Offline mode support for remote monastery areas.
- Upcoming monastery festivals, events, and rituals.
- Booking and participation options for tourists.
- Website works offline with cached monastery info and assets.
- Installable as a mobile/web app.
- Frontend: React, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion, Aceternity UI
- Mapping & Geo Services: Google Maps API / Mapbox, Places API, Directions API
- 3D & VR: Three.js, Panolens.js for 360° tours
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB (monastery details, events, user data)
- AI/ML: NLP-powered search & categorization, Text-to-Speech APIs for narration
- PWA & Offline: Service Workers, IndexedDB for caching data
MysticSikkim/ ├── public/ # Static files (manifest.json, icons, 360° assets) ├── src/ │ ├── components/ # UI components (Navbar, Cards, Modals, etc.) │ ├── pages/ # Main pages (Home, Map, Archives, Calendar) │ ├── services/ # API integrations (Maps, Places, Audio Guide) │ ├── assets/ # Images, audio narrations, etc. │ └── App.js # Root React file ├── backend/ # Node.js + Express API server ├── package.json └── README.md
- Clone this repo:
git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/MysticSikkim.git cd MysticSikkim
2.Install dependencies:
npm install
3.Create a .env file and add:
REACT_APP_GOOGLE_MAPS_KEY=your_api_key_here
4.Start development server:
npm run start
5.Build production version:
npm run dev
- Tourism Boost → Virtual + on-site experiences attract more tourists.
- Cultural Preservation → Digital archiving saves endangered manuscripts & murals.
- Community Empowerment → Local monks, guides & artisans can contribute.
- Education & Research → Provides structured access to global scholars & students.
- Developers: [Your Team Names]
- Domain Experts: [Mentors / Guides]
- Role in SIH: Preserving Sikkim’s heritage with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Special thanks to SIH 2025, mentors, and the Sikkim tourism & monastery communities who inspired this project.