Nye Pemaling

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 Pemaling Nye (sacred site) is the most revered holy site blessed by Guru Padmasambhava in 8^th century. The multi-directionally site besets Pelriphu in east (Part of Singye dzong in Lhuntse), Rinchenling in south (Rigsum goenpa in Bumdeling), Pemaling in the west and Karmaling in the north. 

Pemaling Nye is further categorized into four directions viz. east Samtenling, west Pemaling, south Ugyenling and north Karmaling. It is a three day trek from end of the motorable road at Pamadung, Bumdeling following the banks of Kholongchu, crisscrossing many streams and pilgrims must spend two nights along the way. Pilgrims halt night at Lawog, a herding place for nomads and reach Shingphel the next day. The sacred objects can be spotted along the way from Shingphel till Pemaling. Singphel serves as the summer residence to nomads of Tarphel and it is the gateway towards sacred spot, the hidden bowl of Pemaling.

Guru Rinpoche spent his days meditating in caves at Pemaling areas and have had undergone secret practices concealing numerous treasures. Footprints, finger prints, and secret religious objects of iconic religious figures of past are commonly found treasures in the region. There are many treasures and relics in the area, although all are concealed  that include treasure of Tsepame (Buddha of countless life), Guru’s treasure box, Guru’s hat, his walking staff and throne, lake of goddess Tara, Body imprints of Goddess Tara, Elephant’s head, feast offering bowl of Dakini, tortoise, gateway towards future sacred sites, face of Yamraj (Lord of death), thumb impression of Guru, feast offering place of great merchant Norbu Zangpo, hand impression of Dakinis, foot imprints of Guru, skull, cremation ground, passage way for religious text (Sutra), altar, Phurpa (religious instrument), hidden treasure of Pemaling temple, 108 stupas, longevity vase,  white conch, shrine of compassionate Buddha (Chenrize), holy water of Dorji Phamo (Vajravahari in Skt.), and many more.

Further, the site endowed  with mysterious and inexplicable features of Guru Rinpoche offers overarching picturesque over the lakes and mountains. The spot also provides exquisite view with masses of mighty snowcapped mountains endowed with spectacular meadow enclosed by numerous lakes. 

It is located at around 4500 m elevation covered by lush alpine vegetation and many medicinal herbs are spotted there. According to elderly, there are numerous lakes sanctified by Guru Rinpoche and believed to be under the guidance of sacred Lhatsho (divine lake). Neyig (Letter about sacred site) revealed that among many Lhatshos, Pel Dechog Khorlo Lhatsho (Charasamvara in Skt.) swiftly drains to an outlet of Kholong Chhu and thus, derived its name as Khorlo Chhu. However, the name lost its original tune and people subsequently misinterpreted as Kholong Chhu.

The site over the years turned blind spot to many people across the country. Visitors must depend on local people as porter due to poor condition of walking trails, inadequate shelter, and remoteness of the site resulted to attract less visitors. Those challenges have now become minimal since Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag spearheaded enough effort to make the trek adventurous as well as easily accessible. Monks from different levels of society visit the site during autumn season undergo short retreat and few pilgrims also visit the site. In summation, the site is no different to pure land of Guru Padmasambhava’s Glorious Copper-Coloured Mountain and visitors stepping their foot /feet on such highly blessed site is said to accumulate umpteen amount of merits.