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1. Pemayangtse
Monastery.The premier monastery of
Sikkim, Pemayangtse (Perfect Sublime Lotus)
is about 118 km From Gangtok and is situated
at a height of 2085 mtrs. It is the second
oldest monastery of Sikkim and it is of
Tantric Nyingmapa order. It was founded
furring the reign of 3rd Chogyal, Chahdor
Namgyal in 1705. The ministry contains
numerous antique idols and objects of
worship. The monastery is a three storied
structure filled with wall paintings and
sculptures including seven tiered painted
wooden sculpture on the top floor portraying
the Mahaguru’s Heavenly palace
‘Sangthokpalri’ which was completed in a
span of five years, single handily by the
late Dungzin Rimpoche. The Chortens around t
he place have however stood the elements of
nature. The ruins are now being preserved by
the Archaeological Survey of India and have
been declared as monuments. Annual Chaam
dance is held o n the 28th and 29th day of
the 12th month of the Tibetan lunar
calendar. Dressed in costumes of rare
magnificence the lamas represent Mahakala
and Guru Drag-dmar. The dance ends on the
third day with the unfurling of the Ghyo-ku
– a gigantic embroidered Buddhist scroll as
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2. Rabdenste Palace
Ruins- Rabdenste was the second capital
of Sikkim shifted from Yuksom. The second
Chogyal of Sikkim, Tensung Namgyal,
established it in the late seventeenth
century. Presently the Rabdentse Palace in
West Sikkim is in ruins, now being preserved
by the Archaeological Survey of India and
have been declared as a monument.
Check in at Hotel at Pelling. Leisure
overnight. |
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Day 4: Toady after breakfast transfer
from Pelling to Yuksom. On the way to Yuksom
visit. |
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1. Khechopalri Lake-
It is located at a distance of 33 Km
away from Pemayangtse. The name Khechopalri
mean' Wishing Lake’ and is considered to be
one of the sacred lakes in Sikkim. The
Sikkimese calls it Tsho-Sho-Tsho. The water
is placid and crystal clear. Not a single
leaf can be seen floating and there is an
ancient belief that if a leaf drops on the
surface of the water it is picked by a bird.
Khechopalri lake (1780m) lies in a
depression surrounded by prayer flags and
forested hills. The tranquillity of the lake
is mood elevating. |
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Check in at Hotel at
Pelling and after lunch take a walk to Dubdi
monastery. Then in the evening village walk
around Yuksom. Leisure overnight. |
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Day 5: Today
morning visit the throne of the first king
of Sikkim and transfer to Ravangla town. On
the way to Ravangla visit Tashiding
Monastery. Check in at Hotel at Ravangla.
Leisure overnight. |
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