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Located 140 km west of Gangtok, Pemayangtse is a popular Buddhist pilgrim centre in the western part of Sikkim. Surrounded by the Eastern Himalayas, the destination is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere. During the ancient times, when Sikkim and areas of Tibet, Bhutan and Darjeeling were under the kingdom of Sikkim, the region around Pemayangtse was controlled by Nyingamapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
In 1705, Lama Lhatsun Chempo founded Pemayangtse Monastery in the region, which is today a part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit starting with the Dubdi Monastery at Yuksom. Pemayangtse Monastery, which is the main attraction of the region, is situated at an altitude of 2,085 metres. Tourists visiting the destination also frequent Sangacholing Monastery, which was founded by Lhatsum Chempo in 1697. It is one of the largest monasteries Sikkim.
With several hiking and trekking trails within the close vicinity of Pemayangtse, this place is popular vacation destination among adventure lovers. The main festival celebrated in the region is festival of Losar, which marks Tibetan New Year. It is celebrated in the month of February/March every year in the Pemayangtse monastery. Traditional Kagyat Dance festival, which involves mask dancing, is also held every month in the monastery.
Another major event in the region is Chaam festival, which is held every year, on the 28th and 29th day of the 12th lunar month of the Tibetan Calendar. Nearest airport, which can be used to reach the destination is Bagdogra Airport. New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station is the nearest railhead, which is convenient for the tourists reaching the destination by train. Pemayangtse is connected to Gezing and Gangtok by regular bus service. The best time to visit Pemayangtse is between the months of March and May.
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Sightseeing options in Pemayangtse are mostly monasteries, hill stations and fort ruins. The Pemayangtse Monastery is the second oldest monastery in Sikkim, which was built in the year of 1705. The monastery is situated at an altitude of 2085 m above sea level. The monastery is located in the western most part of Sikkim. .
Khecheopalri Lake, at a distance of 24 km from Pemayangtse, is considered as a holy lake by Buddhists and Hindus of Sikkim. Situated on the opposite side of Pemayangtse Monastery, the Sangacholing Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. The monastery was built in the year of 1697 by the Nyingmapa sect.
The Fort Rabdentse ruins are located 1 km away from Pemayangtse Monastery. The fort was once the capital of Sikkim, from 1670 to 1814; and is now a part of the Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit. The fort was established in the year of 1670 by Chadok Namgyal. Pelling is a hill station located at a distance of 2 km from this place. The city is situated at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level.
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