Sikkim
West Sikkim
Gyalshing

Pemayangtsi Monastery

Pemayangtsi Monastery is a Buddhist temple in , , . Pemayangtsi Monastery is situated nearby to , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pelling and Geyzing.

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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.

, 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 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.

Pemayangtsi Monastery

Latitude
27.30533° or 27° 18′ 19″ north
Longitude
88.25149° or 88° 15′ 5″ east
Open location code
7MVC8742+4H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 452322831
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Museum on third floor and Bird park.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as 50 for foreigners, 20 for locals and Free entry trail.

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