Pemayangtse Monastery
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One of the oldest (1705), most renowned and visited monasteries in Sikkim at 7 kms from Pelling. Pemayangtse Monastery is part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit starting with the first monastery at Yuksom known as the Dubdi Monastery, followed by Norbugang Chorten, Tashiding Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, the Sanga Choeling Monastery, and the Khecheopalri Lake. Sanga Chelling Monastery at 7 kms. from Pemayangste is said to be the oldest monastery in Sikkim is also visited alongwith.
Summary
Category
Monastery
(Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism)
Linked Destination
Pelling (7 Kms), Biksthang (40 Kms)