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About Pelling Tourism
A fast-growing yet idyllic town 2,085 m above sea level, Pelling offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga, the guardian deity of Sikkim.
The hillsides draped in Alpine forests are swathed in swirling clouds
and bounded by majestic mountains. Located 133 km away from Siliguri
and 125 km from Gangtok, this quiet town with an abundance of history and nature has been attracting a steady stream of visitors.
Pelling
has picturesque paths for walks, waterfalls, soft trek routes, and the
mountains Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Pandim, Zopuno,
Shimbho, Narsing and Siniyalchu.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Pelling is home to the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim. Pemayangtse Monastery
(Nyingma-pa sect) founded in 1705, has a beautiful collection of wall
paintings and sculptures. January-February is the time to visit when
Cham, a dance festival is performed here. The second oldest monastery
of Sikkim, Sangachoeling Monastery can be reached by a 45-minute walk up the wooded slopes.Khecheopalri Lake, hidden in the thick forest cover, is considered one of the sacred lakes by the Buddhists and the Hindus. The first capital of SikkimYuksam, the Dubdi
Reviews on Pelling travel(What people have to say)
Overview of the destination The town is a small one... divided into 3 parts.. Upper pelling, middle Pelling and Lower Pelling.. But these are all within a distance of
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Generally all types of food available, Bengali cusine easily made and most opted for apart from chicken and rice.
For Shopping, there is lots of
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Carry lots of warm clothes for winter seasosn. for those having motion sickness and nausea, have tablets in advance. There are plenty of windings roads
shenga, Kolkata | 7th September 2009 Pelling - God's own land Pelling is one beautiful feather in the cap of Sikkim. A land of superlatives, magnificent
