119 KM from city Gangtok
Pemayangtse Monastery is a famous Buddhist monastery located in the Pelling region of Sikkim. 🏯 It’s one of the oldest monasteries in the state, perched on a hilltop with views of the historic Rabdentse ruins, the former capital of Sikkim. Pemayangtse means ‘perfect, sublime lotus,’ representing one of the four networks of nerves in the human body. 🌸 Dedicated to Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, who revived Buddhism in Tibet), the monastery is known for its impressive statues of him and his consorts. 🕉️✨