Pemayangtse Monastery
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One of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim, of the Nyingma school, on a hilltop near Pelling.
Pilgrimage siteNear Pelling, Gyalshing districtBest time to visit: March to May and October to December
Highlights
- Carved wooden model of Zangdok Palri, the heavenly palace of Guru Padmasambhava
- Old murals and statues
- Views of the Khangchendzonga range
- Rabdentse ruins, the old royal capital, nearby
Significance
Pemayangtse dates to the early 18th century and is closely tied to the history of Buddhism and the Namgyal rulers in Sikkim.