Pemayangtse Information :

State : Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Significance : The Pilgrimage Centre.
Location : Pemayangtse Monastery is situated in West Sikkim at Gyalshing, about 140 km from Gangtok, capital city of Sikkim.

Tourist Attractions In Pemayangtse : 

There are signs of the antique capital of Sikkim, some of which have been restored with government funding that are really beautiful and well worth a visit during your Sikkim tour.

One of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim, is in Pelling. The monastery, counted amongst one of the major tourist attractions in Pemayangtse, stands tall, at 6840 ft, and describes a story of religion and faith that runs through the blood of pure monks. The monastery stores some of the very old antique idols, scriptures and sculptures that draw every spiritually motivated pilgrim to this sacred land.

Other popular tourist attractions in Pemayangtse comprise of the ruins of Rabdentse palace, successfully representing the charm and richness of culture that once existed in this land

How to Reach:

By Air :- Bagdogra (in West Bengal) is the adjacent airport. Regular flights and helicopter services are available to Gangtok, from Bagdogra.

By Rail :- Siliguri (114 km) is the nearest station, New Jalpaiguri (125 km) is also a good connecting point to reach Pelling.

Road :- Road network is good in Pemayantse which is well connected to the capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok