Brief
Pemayangtse is a small town that boasts of one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim. Pemayangtse can be termed as a hub of religious activities of the Buddhists in Sikkim, India. Pemayangtse Monastery gets the major attention owing to its origin and religious significance. Elevated at the height of 2085 meters, Pemayangtse Monastery is positioned at a distance of 6 kilometers from Geyzing, the headquarters of West Sikkim District. One can easily reach the monastery by taking regular buses or by hiring private taxis from Geyzing. In 1705, Pemayangtse Monastery was built by Lhatsun Chempo (one of the Lamas who performed the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal) for the 'ta-sang' lamas (the purest of the monks). The monastery had been the leading monasteries, where all religious activities of the monarchs took place. Made out of wood, the edifice of the monastery looks divine along with Mt. Kanchenjunga as its surrounding landscape. The exotic surroundings add to the spiritual ambiance of Pemayangtse Monastery.

Reasons to visit
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Monastery   
One of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim, it was built by Lhatsun Chempo, a revered Lama, and falls in the southwestern region of Sikkim. The place is 140 km, on road, from Gangtok. The monastery stands tall, at 6840 ft, and describes a story of religion and faith that runs through the blood of pure monks. The matter of fact is that it was built mainly for the purest of monks, but later on it started serving the whole community. The Kanchen Junga is at the background, think, it is the best place to be, especially during the sunrise and sunset hours.

Sangachoeling Monastery      
It is one of the oldest gompas in Sikkim after Pemayangtse Monastery. Built in 1697 Ad, Sangachoeling is highly venerated amongst the Nyingmapa. It takes around forty-five minutes to reach Sangachoeling Monastery from Pelling.  

Khecheopalri Lake    
Khecheopalri Lake is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists and considered as a wish-fulfilling lake. The tranquil and clear waters of this lake reflect the densely wooded slopes of the surrounding hills with a monastery above. Leaf lamps are floated in the lake with special prayers at dusk. The lake can be reached directly by a motorable road.

Pelling   
Situated around 3 km at an altitude of around 2,100 metres above sea level, Pelling is an important tourist destination of Sikkim. The place offers some great views of mountain ranges. It is fast becoming the centre point of tourist activity in the region. Transportation is easy to other places from Pelling and a good range of accommodation facilities is available here.

Shopping
Warm clothing, Lepcha weave bags, purses and woodworks, Sikkimise apparel, tea, large cardamoms, liquor, silver dragon rings and “Choktse”, collapsible wooden hand-carved tables etc.

Festive celebrations
Pemayangtse is famous for its Buddhist festivals. The festival of Losar marking the Tibetan New Year is celebrated in the month of February/March every year with great fanfare in the Pemayangtse monastery. The traditional religious Kagyat Dance festival, involving mask dancing, is held every month in the monastery. The gaiety and the rhythm of the mask dance will haunt and enchant the traveler, once he has seen it.