Pemayangste Monastery
Pemayangtse
Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the State. Originally
established by Lhatsun Chempo, one of the revered Lamas to have
performed the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal (Religious
Monarch) of Sikkim.
This ancient monastery belongs tot he Nyingma Buddhism and has been
considered as one of the premier monasteries in the State, having
been entrusted with the task to perform all religious functions
of the erstwhile monarch.
Originally, it was established as a high class monastery for "Pure
Monks" (Ta-Sang). Inside the Monastery there is a wooden structure
depicting the Maha Guru's heavenly palace (Sang-tok-palri), which
is considered a masterpiece created by Late Dungzin Rimpoche.
The Monastery, located on a hill top at an altitude of 6840 ft.
commands a magnificent panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and
the surrounding hills and countryside.
A well furnished Hotel Mt. Pandim is located just across the Monastery
on a small hill top. For booking, please contact Hotel Mt. Pandim,
PO Pelling, Pemayangtse, West Sikkim. |
