Pelling is a hill town of West Sikkim and located at the altitude of 7,200 feet or 2,150 meter. Besides, this hill town is situated around 135 km away from Siliguri and 115 km away from Gangtok. Majority of the inhabitants of Pelling are Buddhists and the languages used here are Nepali, Sikkimese, English and bengali.
Mode of transport:
A regular bus service connects the town with Gazing, the district headquarter. Another mode of transport in Pelling is the jeep service. This service joins Pelling with kalimpong, Jorethang and Namchi. Now a days, with the huge increment of tourists footfall, the town is going through a metamorphosis with setting up new hotels and repairing roads. The nearest airport of this town is the Bagdogra airport. Tourists can reach in this hill town through flights too.
About Pelling:
From the quarters and guest houses of Pelling, the mighty views of Kanchenjunga and Himalayas are seen. Sometimes, tourists can also experience the magnificent view of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan range such as the Koktang, Rathong, Kumbhakarna, Zopuno, Narsing, Dom, Kabru and many more. Pelling also works as a base of the peripatetic adventurers and the trekkers, who undertake a arduous and strenuous treks in the other parts of West Sikkim. The adjacent area of Pelling are still a virgin territory and this part is enriched with numerous hillsides and alpine vegetation. In the winter season, Pelling gets covered with a snow blanket.
Tourist destinations in Pelling:
Pelling is not well known for the tourist destinations. Rather, this town is known for its silent beauty. If you are tired of the city's hustle and bustle, and want to relax your mind, then Pelling can be the best place. It is not that there are no places to visit in Pelling. The popular tourist destinations are:
- Pemayangtse Monastery: It is one of the most important and oldest monasteries of Sikkim. It was founded in the year 1705, and have a great collection of sculptures and wall paintings in it. Every year, in January or February, a traditional religious dance “cham” is performed in the premises.
- The Khechuperi or Khecheopalri lake: Covered by the rich forests at every side, this lake is considered as the most sacred lake of Sikkim.
- Sangachoeling Monastery: located behind the pelling town, this monastery is enriched with a great view of the surrounded mountains. Thisw monastery was built in the year 1697, and considered as one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim.
Other known tourist locations are: rock garden, the local monastery, waterfall near Rimbi, Singshore bridge-the archaic quaint, Chhange bridge, Kanchenjunga falls, Rinchenpong, Yuksom, Hee Burmiok and Dzongri.
Ideal time to visit Pelling:
Pelling is ideal for the tourists at anytime of the year except the monsoon. Tourists should carry warm cloths in the winter seasons and light woolen clothes during the summer days. Carring an umbrella can be helpful.
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