Pemayangtse

Pemayangtse is a village in , , and has an elevation of 1,893 metres. Pemayangtse is situated near the village , as well as near the suburb .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Geyzing and Pelling.

, or Gyalshing, is the capital of . Attractions include Pemyangtse Monastery built in 1640, reputed to be Sikkim's oldest, and Khecheopalri Lake which as legend has it not a leaf is allowed to float on the surface.

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is a small town in . is famous for its magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga. Situated at an altitude of 1,900 m, the location offers good views of the surrounding mountain ranges including the Koktang, Frey, Rathong, Kabru North and Kabru South, Kabru Dom, Talung Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Jopuno, Tinchikhang, Narsing and others.

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is a small village in it serves as the starting point of the Dzongri - Goechala Trek. The 8 - 9 day trek is the most popular in Sikkim and leads to the base of the third highest mountain in the world, Kangchenjunga.

Pemayangtse

Latitude
27.29906° or 27° 17′ 57″ north
Longitude
88.24987° or 88° 14′ 60″ east
Elevation
1,893 metres (6,211 feet)
Open location code
7MVC76XX+JW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 974465706
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
1259934
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In Other Languages

“Pemayangtse” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “贝玛扬泽”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Legship and Rangit Nagar.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Tikjuk Viewpoint (SlynteR) and Bird park.

West Sikkim: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Khangchendzonga National Park and Geyzing.

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