The Pemayangtse Monastery is really old. It is located in West Sikkim near Pelling. The Pemayangtse Monastery is situated on a hill. There are trees around the Pemayangtse Monastery and you can see the open sky.
The Pemayangtse Monastery belongs to the Nyingma group of Buddhism. The Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the monasteries, in Sikkim.
The place is really quiet and simple. You can see Kanchenjunga mountain from here, on a day it is far away but you can still see Kanchenjunga mountain. Many people come to this place to feel peace and see the Buddhist place they like to visit the old Buddhist place and see Kanchenjunga mountain.
Location and How to Reach
The Pemayangtse Monastery is two kilometers away, from Pelling. To get to the Pemayangtse Monastery visitors can take a taxi from Pelling town. It is really easy to do that. The Pemayangtse Monastery is a place to visit from Pelling.
The road is really good. It goes through these beautiful green hills. The nearest town, to this place is. People usually travel from Geyzing to the Pelling side.
History
This monastery was built in the century by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. Pemayangtse means Pemayangtse is a place for monks. A time ago Pemayangtse was made only for monks who were really pure. The people who built Pemayangtse wanted it to be a place, for these monks.
Since many years, this monastery is important religious place for local people.
What People Can Look At When They Visit
Inside a monastery people can see:
- Old wall paintings of Buddhist stories
- Statues of Buddha and other figures
- Wooden building with traditional style
- A wooden model on top floor showing heavenly palace
- Prayer flags and wheels outside
The building is not very big. It has a really strong spiritual feeling. I mean the building itself is pretty small. When you are inside you can feel that the spiritual feeling of the building is very powerful. The spiritual feeling of the building is what makes it special.
Things Visitors Can Do
People can walk inside the prayer hall. Sit quietly. The prayer hall is a nice place to be. Many visitors like to sit outside the prayer hall. They like to enjoy the silence and the mountain air. The mountain air is very fresh and nice. People like to sit outside the prayer hall because it’s so peaceful.
You can take pictures of the area but when you are inside you have to follow the rules of the inside area. The rules, for the area are very important and you should remember to follow them.
Best Time to Visit
March to May and October to December is good time because sky is clear and weather is nice. Kanchenjunga view is also possible in clear weather.
Morning time is more peaceful.
Facilities
Basic facilities near monastery:
- Parking space
- Small shops nearby
- Clean path to walk
- Space to sit outside
Who Should Go There
This place is really great, for people who like peace, nature and Buddhist culture. People who enjoy culture will really like it here because it is so peaceful and surrounded by nature. The people who like nature will also love this place.
Time Needed
You can see the monastery in 1 to 2 hours. The monastery is not big so 1 to 2 hours is enough time to look around the monastery. You will be able to see the monastery in this time.
Things to Remember
- Keep silence inside
- Respect monks and prayer place
- Do not throw garbage
- Wear warm clothes in winter
Overall Experience
The Pemayangtse Monastery is a peaceful place. It has an old building and it is so quiet there. This quietness of the Pemayangtse Monastery makes my mind feel relaxed. The Pemayangtse Monastery gives me an simple feeling when I am there.
Conclusion
This monastery is peaceful place in Sikkim where visitors can see old Buddhist tradition and enjoy natural beauty together.