Pelling
About Pelling
Far From City: 12 kms from city center
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About Pelling
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Open Time:Anytime
Cost:No entry fee
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Best time to visit Pelling
Pelling is at the altitude of 2000meters, where the temperature in summer goes up to 25degree and comes down to 1degree in winter. It is quite warm and pleasant in summer and it can get quite cold in winter. The monsoon season is from July to September. Pelling can be visited at all times of the year, however it is best to avoid a trip in the monsoon season.
How to Reach Pelling
Air:The nearest Airport to Pelling is Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, which is a four hour drive from Pelling. You can take a taxi or bus from here to reach Pelling.
Rail:The nearest Railway Station from Pelling is Jalpaiguri Railway Station, which is at a distance of 170 Kms from Pelling. It is well connected to major cities like Chennai, New Delhi, Howrah, Alipur and Darjeeling through Guwahati Express, Ndls Bgp Express, Mas Njp Express and Dbrt Rajdhani.
Road:Pelling is well connected with the other cities of Sikkim via Sikkim State Road Transport Corporation (SSRTC) and some private travel services. Buses are available to get to Pelling.
Getting Around Pelling
You can either hire a bicycle or motorcycle to travel within the area. You can also simply walk to places. Guides are available in Pelling to take you for nature walks and monastic treks.
Where to Stay
Pelling is a small town with about 90 hotels. Home-stayë_accommodations for tourists are being set up by the _ÑÉDarap Eco-Tourism Committee_Ñé at the homes of committee members. Sikkimise village culture and hospitality is very friendly and they make guests feel as though they are part of family. Hotel Garuda, Hill Retreat, Hotel the Panoramaë_are a few of the comfortable and well as affordable hotels in Pelling.
Sightseeing in Pelling
Changey Waterfall and Khangchendzonga waterfallsë_are two of the most important sightseeing spots in Pelling. The Khanchendzongna waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sikkim and is open all year long. Khecheopalri Lake which is considered one of the most holy lakes of Sikkim is a good sightseeing spot. The lake is shielded in the rich forest roof.
Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the most ancient monasteries of Sikkim. The 3-storied building of the monastery has a great collection of wall paintings and sculptures. When coming back from Pemayangtse Monastery you can take a left turn and take a walk a little to reach to the gateway of Rabdanse Ruins. The trek towards Rabdantse is through a forest area which boasts of some rare species of orchids and a few lakes.
Rimbi Water Falls & Karchen Power Houseë_is another sightseeing spot in the area. Sangachoeling Monastery, Sewaro Rock Gardenë_are some of the other good tourist attractions near Pelling.
Activities in Pelling
There are several activities on can do here. Trekking and village walks which will include seeing the rural lifestyle with participation in organic farming activities for those of you who may want to is something worth doing here. Traditional house visits, Cultural shows and Limboo story telling sessions, handicraft making are some other interesting activities one can try out here. Bird watching, Fishing at Rimbië_, Hot Stone bath, Jungle walk-bird watching are a few other activities that will give you a new experience on your visit to Sikkim.
Shopping in Pelling
Pelling has all the traditional Buddhist handicrafts you might need. From colourful threaded scarves to hand woven woollen carpets, shopping in Pelling is a true delight. Everything ranging from Tibetan prayer flags to singing bowls and Lepcha weave shawls is available here. One must buy traditional Tibetan thangkas (paintings) and souvenir items while visiting this place. The Rural Artisan Marketing Centre also sells walnuts and organic tea. Don_Ñét forget to buy the woollen carpets from this place.
The Pelling Experience
The tribe that dominates Pelling is the Limbu community. Apart from them, Pelling has other sub-castes like Khamdhak, Muringla, Tamling, Lingden and Pegha. The people here mostly earn their living by farming. The crops that are grown here include cardamom, maize, paddy, wheat and buckwheat. The whole place rejoices in a festive mood at the onset of the Kanchenjanga Festival that is celebrated once a year. The festival has several fun activities like white-water rafting on the Rangit, Kayaking, promotional trekking, and mountain biking and other adventurous. The traditional Limbu dance uding the Chhab-rung (drum) and other cultural arts are also presented during this festive time.
Pelling's Nightlife
Nightlife in Pelling is filled with energy. You can enjoy a few drinks at bars or clubs in Pelling. Nightlife in Pelling consists of a few small bars. You can go for a drink or two at the bars and have a good snack.ë_
Pelling's Cuisine
The cuisine in Pelling is not limited to either vegetarian or non-vegetarian as both are easily available here. One can have delicious Indian, Tibetan and Chinese cuisines here. A huge range of local fare is also available in Pelling that is a gourmet's real delight. Traditional Momos and Thukpa are found everywhere and taste amazing.
Best Restaurants Nearby
At Pelling, you can relish appetizing dishes at Hotel Sikkim Tourist Centre and Hotel Norbugang. These are the finest restaurants of Pelling.
Itinerary
Pelling is best visited with a trip to Gangtok and Siliguri. Reach Pelling and check into a hotel of your choice. Hire a guide who will take you to the various tourist attraction spots in Pelling. Start with the two monasteries Pemayangtse Monastery and Sangacholing monastery. After that, have lunch at a nearby good restaurant. After that you can go see the lake and the waterfalls the same day if you have time. Have dinner at a restaurant and return to your hotel. You can visit the other tourist spots in Pelling or you can set out to Siliguri or Gangtok.
Did you know?
It is believed that at the Khecheopalri Lake birds do not allow even a single leaf to float on the lake surface.
Tips
It is best to always travel with a guide. Since the vegetation is fragile, it is best to walk on designated trails. Do not littering and deposit garbage at selected places. Keep all kinds of pollutants away from streams and lakes. It is customary to leave a donation at a monastery and to circle shrines in clockwise direction. Avoid smoking, drinking and talking loudly near sacred places.
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