Rabdentse Ruins near Pelling Pemayangtse Monastery:
Pemayangtse literally means 'Perfect Sublime Lotus'. This
is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim.
Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa
sect. The three-storied building of the monastery houses a
good collection of wall paintings and sculptures. On the third
floor of the monastery, there is a seven-tiered painted wooden
model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete with rainbows,
angels and the whole panoply of Buddha and bodhisattva. In
January/ February every year, a religious dance called 'Cham'
is performed in Pemayangtse.
Sangachoeling Monastery
is located on the top of the mountain behind the town of Pelling.
The distance to the monastery from Pelling is about 3 km.
The road is not motorable and one needs to take a 45 minutes
walk through a quite path to reach the monastery. The effort
of the uphill walk is well rewarded with great views of Pelling
and surrounding mountains including great views of Mount Kanchenjunga
that can be seen from the monastery compound.
Built in 1697 the Sanga Cholling is one
of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Sanga Cholling means
'the island of esoteric teaching'. This gompa is another of
Lhatsun Chenpo's creations, and is highly venerated among
the Nyingmapa. Gutted by fire, it has been rebuilt and houses
some of the original clay statues.
Sangachoeling Monastery Near Pelling The monastery is the second oldest in Sikkim.
Since the place can only be reached on foot, even during high
tourist season, the monastery does not remain crowded. One
can still enjoy the great views among tranquility even though
Pelling has become a popular tourist destination with thousands
of tourists visiting the place.
Khechepalri
Lake: Khechepalri Lake is considered one of the
sacred lakes of Sikkim. The lake remains hidden in the rich
forest cover. It is believed that birds do not permit even
a single leaf to float on the lake surface. more
Rabdantsey Ruins:
This was the second capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim
after Yuksam and till the year 1814 A.D., the king of Sikkim
had ruled the state from this place. Today, the Rabdentse
ruins lie hidden from the main road at a walking distance
from Pelling and the Pemayangtse monastery. It can be approached
by following a footpath which branches off the main road.
The scenic view from the top of the ruin scanning across deep
valley to the mystic heights of Khangchendzonga ranges is
something to be cherished and etched in memory.
Sangay Waterfall: 10 km
from Pelling. |
