About Pelling Tourism

West Sikkim's Pelling is a lively town known for its breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga peak. Pelling, which is at a high elevation of 6800 feet, is the perfect location for seeing the Himalayan pictures without experiencing the abrasiveness of the high mountains. The only other option besides climbing a hill is this vista. Pelling tour, which is 115 kilometers from Gangtok, is renowned for its historical and cultural richness. 

Pelling trip plan has a lovely summer climate, and March to May is the best time to visit. Because the area is hilly, the winters are chilly and are characterized by landslides and precipitation. Autumn is also a great time to travel since it has its unique autumn colors. Autumn lasts from October until November. Beginning in December is winter. The most unfavorable season is monsoon since it brings significant rain to the area and closes numerous roads.

Places to Visit in Pelling (Sightseeing)

 

Monastery Of Pemayangtse

Pemayangtse, one of Sikkim's oldest monasteries, literally translates as the flawless, magnificent lotus. The chakras or solar plexus, which are energy centers in the human body, are supposed to be represented by it. "Lama Lhatsun" Chenpo built it in 1705, and his successors repaired and added it. It is a part of the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma order and governs other Nyingma monasteries in Sikkim. This monastery upholds the custom of anointing monks with holy water and continues to use Bhutias as the only source of candidates for monastic ordination. Buddhists visit this location on pilgrimage because of its historical importance and spiritual value.

Concord Bridge

The Singshore Bridge is the second-highest bridge in all of Asia, the tallest bridge in Sikkim, and a suspension bridge. It has a 200-meter span and a height of at least 100 meters. The bridge gives beautiful views of the valley and is bordered by very green mountains.

Basins Of Kanchenjunga

One of Sikkim's most prominent waterfalls, it often is active all year round. It is also one busier waterfall and is located 28 kilometers from Pelling town. It has a paid entrance and is crowded with stores and street vendors. The waterfall, which is among the most spectacular, if not the largest, is located in the canyon that the power of the river's water carved out.

Lake Khecheopari

A mistranslation of Kha-Chot-Palri, which means heaven of Padmasambhava, is Khecheopalri. The lake, which is a holy lake revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, is situated in the same-named hamlet. It is a well-liked tourist site since it is said to be a lake where wishes come true. It is a component of Sikkim's Buddhist pilgrimage route. No leaves are left floating on the lake's surface because the local birds have picked them up, which is one of the lake's most distinctive characteristics.

Bishop Sanga Choeling

Another old monastery close to Pelling is called Sanga Choeling. Lama Lhatsün Chempo founded it in the 17th century. The sanctuary is reached after a 4 km hike up the hill, which also provides lovely views of the highland greenery. The monastery is located on a ride top. The fire caused some damage to the monastery, which was later reconstructed. Buddhists see it as a holy location, and many travelers may be seen here. You may view lovely paintings and clay figurines from the 17th century in this monastery.

All these activities and scenery comes under Pelling tour package.
 

Best time to Visit Pelling

Pelling is a great destination to visit throughout the year, but the best times to explore this charming hill town are from mid-February to May and from September to December. While the winter months from January to mid-February can be quite chilly, with the right warm clothing, travelling during this time can still be enjoyable!
 

How to Reach?

 

By Air

The closest airport is 160 kilometers distant at Bagdora. All major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, are regularly linked to the airport via aircraft.

By train

The nearest train station to Pelling is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), which is located 152 kilometres away. The NJP station is connected to important cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata by trains from all across the nation.

Road and Self-Drive

The all-weather metalized roads in Pelling make it simple to get there. In addition to the buses run by the state transportation agency, shared and private taxis are accessible from all significant towns and cities in the area.

 

Tour Package Listings

Pelling Tour Packages	Duration	Action
Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung and Pelling Tour	7 N 8 D	View Details
Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung & Pelling Tour	8 N 9 D	View Details
Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling Tour	6 N 7 D	View Details
Gangtok, Pelling and Namchi Tour	6 N 7 D	View Details
Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour	6 N 7 D	View Details
Gangtok and Pelling Tour	5 N 6 D	View Details
Gangtok and Pelling Tour	4 N 5 D	View Details
Gangtok, Lachung, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour	9 N 10 D	View Details
Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour	9 N 10 D	View Details
Gangtok, Lachung, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour	8 N 9 D	View Details
Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour	7 N 8 D	View Details
Gangtok, Lachung & Pelling Tour	7 N 8 D	View Details