Pelling, the closest one can get to view The Kanchenjunga Peak
A gem of a place in West Sikkim, Pelling is one of those small, unassuming places that one does not expect much of, and which ends up surprising you with its sheer beauty and serenity.
A typical hilly town with more animals than people, Pelling is a repository of culture, history and religion.
The people here have a distinct cultural identity that is quite different from that of other parts of North-East.
It is the site of one of the most sacred lakes in Sikkim called the Khechepalri Lake.
Besides, it is a veritable paradise for nature enthusiasts as bird-watching is a continuous and tireless activity here.
Best time to visit Pelling, Sikkim:
Mid-February-May & mid-September-December
Getting to/reaching to/Travel to Pelling, Gangtok:
By air
The Bagdogra airport in Siliguri, West Bengal is the closest airport (145 km).
By rail
New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station (140 km).
By road
Pelling is accessible by road from all parts of Sikkim and cities like Siliguri, Kalimpong and Gangtok.
Shared jeeps are available regularly between Pelling and Ghezing and to Siliguri.
Map of Pelling, Sikkim as on Google:
Pictures, Photos, Photographs, Video of Pelling, Sikkim:
Beautiful View of Pelling
Hotels and Resorts in and around Pelling, Sikkim:
Tashi Gang Resort
Newa Regency
Norbu Ghang Resort
Hotel Sonamchen
Dzongree Hotel
Hotel Kabur
Window Park
Samtenling Hotel
Hotel Sitara
The Touristo
Things to do/ Places to visit while at Pelling, Sikkim:
Pemayangtse Monastery
Sangachoeling Monastery
Khecheopalri Lake
Rimbi Waterfall
Rabdentse Ruins Palace
Phamrong Waterfalls
Dubdi Monastery
Changey Waterfall
Singshore Bridge
Uttarey Village
Dentam Valley
Khandusangpu Hot Spring & Cave
Some useful links:
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Pelling on Wikipedia
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19 Jan, 2009 