Tour to Pelling

Pelling, situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft from the sea level, is a docile travel target. Pelling attracts most of the visitors for its glorious history, nature and culture of the state. Pelling is an ideal getaway for tourists as its vicinity has numerous waterfalls, soft trek routes, villages and soothing atmosphere for all discerning. Placid Pelling pulls most of the visitors for its representative status in history, nature and culture of the state. It offers good view of entire mountain ranges including the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Siniyalchu and others. Ideal time to visit Pelling is anytime except the monsoon. Light woolen cloth in summer & warm clothing in winter is needed to be worn. The pleasant little town of Pelling is famous for magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga. Pelling is about 133 km away from Siliguri and 125km from Gangtok and well connected by bus and jeep services.

Sightseeing in Pelling

Pemayangste Monastery: Pemayantse monastery is meant only for ‘ta-sang’ lamas (pure monks). Believed to have been conceptualised and designed by the pioneer of Buddhism in Sikkim, Lhatsun Chhembo, Pemayangste soon became the nuclei of monasteries in Sikkim.

Sangacholing Monastery: This monastery is located on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. To reach the Monastery one has to walk on steep hilly slope which lead through rich forests area.

Khecheopalri Lake: Khecheopalri Lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim by the Hindus and Buddhists. The lake remains hidden in the forests. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface.

Sangay Waterfall: It is a fantabulous scenic waterfall gushing out in force situated at a distance of 10 km from Pelling.

Hotels in Pelling:

You can select from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Siliguri besides star categorised accommodation. Luckily, Pelling offers numerous attractive walks and hotel terraces from where one can gaze in awe at the world's third highest peak.

• Norbu Gang Resort- Super Deluxe
• Hotel Phamrong - Deluxe
• Newa Regency - Deluxe
• Green Valley – Standard

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