Pelling is a hamlet in West Sikkim situated an elevation of 2,150 meters i.e. 7200 feet. The district headquarters is Geyzing and is nearly 10 kilometers from Pelling. Pelling also close to Yuksom, which is the base camp for Dzongri trek. Pelling boast of incomparable beauty and serenity. The places around Pelling are bathed with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside and unending alpine vegetation.
Pelling is one of the best tourist destinations in the state as there are a number of smaller destinations around it such as Uttarey, Varsey, Yuksom, Hee, Bermiok, Kaluk, Rinchenpong, etc. Pelling is most popular for the view of the Kanchendzonga and surrounding Himalayan ranges, as well as the easy access it provides to tourist spots in the area. It is also known for the suitable take-off point for several high and low altitude treks.
As a travel agent, Pelling must be high on your list of priorities as it is one of the most important destinations for Sikkim – Darjeeling sector. There is a couple of points to be remembered while designing a tour of Pelling.
First is that normally you should not start or end a tour from Pelling. This place is about 5 hours journey from Bagdogra / NJP station and the road condition is not the best. The area is also sparsely populated. So if your guest intends to stay their first night at Pelling, it is very likely that they will reach Pelling through bad roads late in the evening or at night. There would be few people on the road to ask direction and your guests might find them in difficulty. The main highway also gets high traffic, especially the Sevok Rongpo stretch of the road. Hence your guests may get stuck in traffic and have difficulty if they have a flight or train to catch. Hence Pelling should always be put in the middle of the itinerary.
We also recommend that do not go out of the way in suggesting a handcrafted sightseeing itinerary of Pelling unless you are familiar with the place. This is especially true in high season. Vehicles are in short supply here and anything unusual is difficult to get a vehicle to cater too.
Last but not the least, in case you have any confusion, contact our expert destination management team of Tripsy who has two decades experience of conducting tours to Pelling and would be glad to help you and your guests with any requirement.
Places of interest to visit in and around Pelling include the local monasteries namely the ancient Pemayangtse Monastery and Sanga Choeling Monastery, Changey Waterfall, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khangchendzonga waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake, Rabdanse Ruins, Rimbi Water Falls, Singshore Bridge, etc. Other locations close to Pelling are Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Dzongri, Hee, Bermiok, Chayataal, and other places.
Pemayangste monastery is less than a kilometer from Pelling and is best to view during morning or evening hours. A 40 minute walk on the hill opposite the monastery is another Monastery called SangaCholing monastery built in 1697. Recently a view point and a skywalk has been developed here. The serene environment and picturesque setting is rejuvenating & is ideal for nice nature walks and small treks. Khecheopalri Lake is situated in the northwest region of Pelling. Ringed with the enchanting woods and ridges the lake is the symbol of enchantment and serenity. Strong wind blows through the region but not a single leaf falls in the pond. Khangchendzonga National Park [A UNESCO World Heritage Site], also known as Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is a National Park and a Biosphere reserve located just 40 kilometers from Pelling near Yuksom.
Pelling is a destination for all budgets and all tests. There are luxury hotels and resorts as well as budget home stay accommodations in the area. Home Stays and hotels are of wide range to suit tourist of all categories. Tripsy has excellent and long term relationship with many of these hotels. For Indian travel agents we offer excellent rates.
Being a reputed Tour Operator working in Pelling for about two decades, we organize corporate group activities, school excursion apart from the normal FIT leisure tours & MICE programs. Adventure activities like Trekking, Camping, etc are taken care of by our team.
The nearest airport is Pakyong Airport (PYG) in Sikkim. Pelling is nearly 125 kilometers from Pakyong Airport (PYG) and is nearly 4 hours drive via NH 510. Bagdogra airport (IXB) and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the other Major Airport and Railway Station nearly 145 kilometers from here. Darjeeling town is 110 kilometers, Jorethang is 42 kilometers, Yuksom is 42 kilometers and Ravangla is 45 kilometers. Bagdogra airport have regular flights to most major Indian cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Paro etc. New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the most well connected rail station in the North East India and has trains to almost all major destinations in the country.
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