Pelling
Pelling is 73 kms. from Darjeeling and 115 km from the state capital Gangtok
Pelling is a town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,200 feet). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing. A regular bus service connects the two towns. The Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside. In the months of winter, Pelling is sometimes covered with a blanket of snow.
Pelling is 115 km from the state capital Gangtok and about 135 km from Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport.
Most of the people of Pelling are Buddhists and speak the Sikkimese language. Other languages spoken are Nepali, Hindi, and English.
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Nearest Airport
The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport. (140kms.)
Nearest Railway station
The nearest Railway station New Jalpaiguri (NJP) (137kms.)
Climate
The best time to visit Pelling is from September to May, the winter season and the onset of summers
April, May and June are the summer months. Weather during this time is pleasant with average temperature around 15 to 20 centigrade.
July to September is the rainy season, and it rains quite heavily here.
October – November The weather around this time is similar to the Summer months. But visibility is better with great views of the mountain range available during most of the days.
December – March are the cooler months with temperature going below 10 degree.
Places Of Interest
Changey Waterfalls
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Changey Waterfalls Changey Waterfalls is located about 10 km from Pelling on the road side of Dentam Bazar, which is very attractive in all seasons. It falls from a height of 50 meters. The views of this waterfall is extremely amazing and it disappears into the abundant greenery.Its surroundings are lush green and offer … Continue reading Changey Waterfalls →
Kanchenjunga Water Falls & Khecheopalri Lake
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Kanchenjunga Water Falls & Khecheopalri Lake One of the largest waterfalls in Sikkim Kanchenjunga waterfalls is 25 kms. from Pelling. To reach the foot of the waterfalls you have to climb up little steps. Cascading from a height of 300 feet Kanchenjunga waterfalls is amazing. It is believed that the pristine waterfall originates high up in the … Continue reading Kanchenjunga Water Falls & Khecheopalri Lake →
Khecheopalri Lake
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Khecheopalri Lake Khecheopalri Lake, is a lake located near Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres (91 mi) west of Gangtok in the West Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Located 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the northwest of Pelling town, the lake is sacred for both Buddhists and Hindus, and is believed to be … Continue reading Khecheopalri Lake →
Pemayangtse Monastery
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Pemangytse Monastery Pemayangtse, Sikkim – 737113 The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern of Sikkim, located 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Gabgtok. Planned, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, it is one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim, also the most famous in west Sikkim. Originally built by Lhatsun Chenpo in the 17th … Continue reading Pemayangtse Monastery →
Rabdentse Ruins
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Rabdentse Ruins Geyzing, Sikkim 737111 Rabdentse was the second capital of the former kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814. The capital city was destroyed by the invading Gurkha army and only the ruins of the palace and the chortens are seen here now. However, the ruins of this city are seen close to Pelling and in West Sikkim district in the Northeastern Indian state of present … Continue reading Rabdentse Ruins →
Rimbi Waterfalls
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Rimbi Waterfalls The Rimbi Waterfalls is one of the tourist attractions of Sikkim which is located about 12kms from Pellong at about 5kms from the Darap Village, another attraction of Sikkim. This waterfall can be seen throughout the year although in the rainy season it looks much more beautiful. The waterfall leads to Rimbi River and … Continue reading Rimbi Waterfalls →
Singshore Bridge
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Singshore Bridge The Singshore suspension bridge, the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest bridge in the Asian continent with over 100 meters in height is a little away from Pelling town . The total length span of the bridge is approximately 200 meters, an engineering accomplishment made possible by connecting two gorges in … Continue reading Singshore Bridge →
Tashiding Monastery
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Tashiding Monastery West Sikkim, Sikkim 737111 Tashiding Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Sikkim, northeastern India. It is located on top of the hill rising between the Rathong chu and the Rangeet River, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Gyalshing and 19 kilometres (12 mi) to the south … Continue reading Tashiding Monastery →