Pemayangtse Monastery , Darjeeling
About Pemayangtse Monastery
Located about 140 kms from Gangtok, Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim, founded in the 17th century. This monastery is also part of the Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit in Sikkim and is located atop a hill at an altitude of about 2085 mts, right where trekkers begin their Dzongri – Goecha La trek. In the month of February, the Chham festival is celebrated here and attracts tourists from all over to experience and enjoy the dance and music.
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Places to Visit near Pemayangtse Monastery
Borong, Sikkim
*6.3 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Pelling, Sikkim
8.6 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
The 'hill of hidden paradise', Pelling undoubtedly holds a very special place on the tourism map of mystic-land India. located at a distance of 3...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*15.6 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
*21.4 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Khangchendzonga National Park (previously named Kanchenjunga National Park) is located in Sikkim, and named after 8,586 mts. tall Mt....
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Goecha La, Sikkim
*21.4 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Goecha La is a high mountain pass and a popular trekking destination in Sikkim. The trek begins in Yuksom, a quaint hill station where you should...
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Khecheopalri Lake, Sikkim
26.7 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Khechoperi lake (also known as Khechuperi or Khecheopalri) is a sacred lake in Sikkim, holy to both Buddhists and Hindus. It is located at a...
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Yuksom Valley, Sikkim
34.7 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Yuksom Valley – Yuksom in West Sikkim is a quiet and beautiful village located in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges. It is...
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Hyatung Falls, Karnali
*42.2 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Hyatung Falls is the highest fall in Nepal. The Hyatung falls has an elevation about 365 meters. According to a statement in Nepali Times, the...
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Ravangla, Sikkim
45.4 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Ravangla, in South Sikkim, is at an altitude of 7000 ft and offers breathtaking views of the Greater Himalayas. Ralong Monastery is about 6 kms...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*49.3 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Rangeet Valley Ropeway, West Bengal
65 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
As one of the first in the must do list of Darjeeling, the rope car experience is something to be cherished forever. With replenishing views of...
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Namchi, Sikkim
65.6 km from Pemayangtse Monastery - See map
Namchi is about 78 kms from Gangtok in South Sikkim. Namchi monastery is a popular destination for Buddhist pilgrims. Samdruptse near Namchi is...
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