Pemayangtse Monastery, also called Sangchen Pemayangtse, is one of Sikkim’s oldest and most important Buddhist monasteries. It stands near Pelling and Rabdentse in today’s Gyalshing district, looking across the western Sikkim landscape toward the Himalayan ranges. The monastery is not simply a scenic stop. It is a living
Imagine standing on a Himalayan hilltop, the crisp mountain air filling your lungs, and your eyes gazing upon the magnificent snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga. In this moment of pure stillness, you hear the faint, rhythmic chanting of monks and the gentle flutter of prayer flags. This isn't
Some journeys are measured in kilometres, while others are measured by the peace they bring to our hearts. A recent trip to Sikkim led me to one such destination – a place that felt less like a tourist spot and more like a spiritual homecoming. High up in the hills near
There are some journeys that you take with your feet, and then there are those that you take with your soul. My journey to Pemayangtse Monastery, near Pelling in West Sikkim, was definitely the latter. As the car wound its way up the mountain roads, with the majestic Kanchenjunga playing
