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Pemayangtse Monastery – The Oldest Monastery in Sikkim

Pemayangtse Monastery – The Oldest Monastery in Sikkim

Location: Near Pelling
Significance:

  • Founded in 1705, one of the oldest and most sacred monasteries in Sikkim.
  • Belongs to the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
  • Houses an elaborate wooden sculpture of Guru Padmasambhava’s heavenly palace.
  • Stunning views of the Kanchenjunga range from the monastery.

Best for: History buffs, spiritual tourists, nature lovers.