Pelling Reviews

Overview of the destination
Pelling is a wonderful getaway from Gangtok. This is possibly the closest you can get to the Kanchanjungha range.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Stay at Hotel Sonam Chen which is moderately priced and value for money. Make sure you get a mountain facing room on a higher floor. Early in the morning just open your window and get a breath taking view of sunrise on the mountains. Chinese and Bengali food is available in plenty.

Activities & things to do
Tour operators have a morning and an afternoon tour programme which covers the Kanchanjangha Falls, Holy lake and Monastery. Make sure you get a comfortable 4X4 vehicle, as roads are not too good, and distances covered are a lot.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
You can reach Pelling by road both from Gangtok as well as Darjeeling. Return to Siliguri to catch your return train / flight. Allow for 5 - 6 hours of travel each way.