Pelling is a small hill 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 and 131km from Gangtok. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However, with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up.
| 1 | Nearest Airport: | Bagdogra (IXB) | |
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| 2 | Nearest Railhead: | New Jalpaiguri (NJP) | |
| 3 | Type of Cuisines: | Tibetean And Indian | |
| 4 | Top Local Restaurants outside the hotels: | Melting Point Restaurant,Cloves Indian Resto | |
| 5 | How to Reach: | By Private Vehicle | |
Sightseeing Places to see in Pelling
Sewaro Rock Garden
Sewaro Rock Garden is a preferred picnic spot and among the important places to see in Pelling. Dotted with streams, fountains, gardens and more, it is the perfect spot for families, couples and friends to have a gala time, click pictures and simply listen to the song of nature.
Singshore Bridge
Singshore, the highest bridge in Sikkim, has an elevation of 198 m above the ground. Assuring spectacular views and incredible clickable sights, it also happens to be among the highest gorge bridges in Asia. Since it is encircled with lush green hills that are dotted with waterfalls, Singshore Bridge has become a popular attraction among tourist places in Pelling.
Khecheopalri Lake
Khecheopalri Lake is a sacred lake, located in the north-west direction of Pelling town. This lake is known by many names like the Wishing Lake, Kha-Chot-Palri and Sho Dzo Sho, which means Oh Lady, Sit Here. Considered holy by Buddhists as well as Hindus, this lake is thronged by devotees from around the world.
Pemayangtse Monastery
The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, located 110 km west of Gangtok. ... The monastery was built for "pure monks" (ta-tshang) meaning "monks of pure Tibetan lineage", celibate and without any physical abnormality.
Skywalk
Pelling Sky Walk and Chenrezig Statue is a newly built tourist attraction near Sanga Choeling which is the gigantic 137 feet statue of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) and a transparent Sky Walk made of glass that leads to the statue. It was opened in November 2018 and since then it has attracted significant footfall.
| Other Places to visit in Sikkim |
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| Gangtok |
| Lachung |
| Lachen |
| Adventurous Activities In Sikkim |
| Namchi |
| Ravangla |
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