Pemayangtse Monastery

Pemayangtse Monastery is one of Sikkim's oldest, largest, and most important Buddhist monasteries, dating back to the 17th century. Situated at 2,085 meters near Pelling with views of Kanchenjunga, its extraordinary 7-tiered model of Guru Rinpoche's heavenly palace (Zangdog Palri) is a masterpiece of religious art and a must-visit West Sikkim landmark.