Pelling, a scenic, tranquil but rapidly swelling hamlet in Sikkim
is situated at 6800ft above sea level at a distance of 130kms
west from Gangtok. Pelling has become
a famous tourist destination in Sikkim
for the magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga.
Apart for Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world,
Pelling provides some of the best views of other mountain peaks
like Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Pandim, Zopuno,
Shimbho, Narsing, and Sinialchu all over 22,000ft.
Situated on top of a ridge overlooking the
valleys and mountains, Pelling is an ideal getaway for tourists.
Numerous waterfalls, old monasteries, soft trek routes, villages,
smiling local people and soothing atmosphere combine together
to make it a popular tourist destination in West
Sikkim.
Accessibility:
Pelling can be reached from Gangtok via Ravangla
(130kms) and from Siliguri (140kms) via Jorethang.
Nearest Railhead: NJP Station 6kms from Siliguri,
which connects all important state capitals of India by regular
direct trains.
Airport: Bagdogra 18kms from Siliguri. The important Airport
in Northeast India having daily Jet Airways and Indian Airline
flights that connects New Delhi and Kolkata.
Accessibility:
Accommodation
in Pelling