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Pelling |
Pelling is a small town in the district of West Sikkim, a beautifully located hill station at a height of 6800 ft initially covered with wild thick jungle providing hides and shelter to many indigenous wild animals of that period including Wildman. The place later attracted cattle herders, shepherds and some mediators allowing human habitation around it. Pelling is 115 km from Gangtok, the state capital of Sikim and about 135 km from Siliguri, the nearest railhead. Regular vehicles connect Pelling to the towns of Jorethang, Kalimpong and Namchi alongwith Gangtok. The nearest airport is Bagdogra . Pelling is mainly divided into three parts, the Upper Pelling, the Middle Pelling and the Lower Pelling. The main Hotels are mainly located at the Upper and Middle Pelling areas.
Most of the people of Pelling are Buddhists and speak the Sikkimese language. The other languages spoken are Nepali, Hindi, and English.
Pelling is famous for the majestic view of the magnificent Mount Kanchenjangha. On a clear day, the full fledged panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjangha is considered to be the best view available of this magnificent mountain peak apart from Sandakphu. It also affords a panoramic view of other snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Major Tourist Attractions
Places to visit in and around Pelling include the local monastery, the rock garden and waterfall at nearby Rimbi, the imposing double-pronged Kanchenjungha Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Chhange Waterfalls, the Khecheopalri/Khechuperi Lake holy to Buddhists and ancient Pemyangtse/Pemyangshi Monastery.
Other proximate locations to Pelling are Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Dzongri and Hee Burmiok.
Pelling has a helipad ground though there is no regular air service. Helicopters can connect Pelling with Gangtok on request.
Ideal time to visit Pelling
Anytime except the monsoon (mid June - August)
N.B. Light woolen cloth in summer & warm clothing in winter. A foldable handy umbrella may be useful.
It offers appropriate sites for mountain biking, rock climbing, village tours, meditations, educational studies and many more.
Climate
The temperature in summer goes up to 25 degree and comes down to 1degree in winter. It is warm and pleasant in summer and cold in winter.
Pemayangtse Monastery: Pemayangtse literally means 'Perfect Sublime Lotus'. This is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim. Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa sect. The three-storied building of the monastery houses a good collection of wall paintings and sculptures. On the third floor of the monastery, there is a seven-tiered painted wooden model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete with rainbows, angels and the whole panoply of Buddha and bodhisattva. In January/ February every year, a religious dance called 'Cham' is performed in Pemayangtse.
Kanchenjunga Falls: Situated at a distance of 25 km from Pelling, the Kanchenjunga Falls is a perennial waterfall and takes about an hour to reach. There are small steps which lead to the base of the water fall.
Sangachoeling Monastery is located on the top of the mountain behind the town of Pelling. The distance to the monastery from Pelling is about 3 km. The road is not motorable and one needs to take a 45 minutes walk through a quite path to reach the monastery. The effort of the uphill walk is well rewarded with great views of Pelling and surrounding mountains including great views of Mount Kanchenjunga that can be seen from the monastery compound.
Built in 1697 the Sanga Cholling is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Sanga Cholling means 'the island of esoteric teaching'. This gompa is another of Lhatsun Chenpo's creations, and is highly venerated among the Nyingmapa. Gutted by fire, it has been rebuilt and houses some of the original clay statues. The monastery is the second oldest in Sikkim. Since the place can only be reached on foot, even during high tourist season, the monastery does not remain crowded. One can still enjoy the great views among tranquility even though Pelling has become a popular tourist destination with thousands of tourists visiting the place.
Khechepari Lake: Khechepari Lake is considered one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. The lake remains hidden in the rich forest cover. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface.
Singshore Bridge, a 198 metre suspension bridge is located at a short distance of 5 km from Pelling. It is also the highest bridge of Sikkim and second highest gorge bridge in Asia. The Singshore Bridge was built 16 years ago by connecting two hills. It is situated 25 km away from Pemayangtse Monastery. The government of Sikkim is likely to set Bungee jumping activities on the bridge, soon. Close to the bridge lies the Uttarey village, which falls near the Nepal boundary or commonly called as Chia Bhanjyang.
Rabdantsey Ruins: This was the second capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim after Yuksam and till the year 1814 A.D., the king of Sikkim had ruled the state from this place. Today, the Rabdentse ruins lie hidden from the main road at a walking distance from Pelling and the Pemayangtse monastery. It can be approached by following a footpath which branches off the main road.
The scenic view from the top of the ruin scanning across deep valley to the mystic heights of Khangchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished and etched in memory.
Sangay Waterfall: 10 km from Pelling.
Main Route Distance Chart from Pelling
Bagdogra 160 km
NJP 152 km
Siliguri 140 km
Kalimpong 104 km
Darjeeling 105 km
Gangtok 143 km
Ravangla 52 km
Yuksam 35 km
How to Reach
by Air
There is no airport in Pelling and the nearest airport is Bagdogra which is about 79kms from Pelling. From here you can take private cars, jeeps, taxis, or tourist mini buses and coaches to Pelling.
by Bus
Pelling is very well connected with the places like Gangtok, Siliguri, and Jalpaiguri through roads and regular buses, shared jeeps, private taxis ply from these places to Pelling.
Getting Around Pelling
Although there are bikes, shared jeeps and tourist buses available in the town to move around on, Pelling is best explored on foot to get the feel of the place. |
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3 Double Bed Rooms at Hotel Golden Ice, Upper Pelling, one of the best location at Pelling, Tariff - 600/- |
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Hotel Simvo , at Upper Pelling, situated very close to the old helipad consists of over 50 rooms and it caters budget, mid range and luxury category of tourists.
The location of the hotel helps the tourist to get a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchanjhengha as well as green himalayas. Numerous hill bird flock in front of the hotels which includes Rufous Sibia, Red Billed Leothrix, Green Backed Tit, Broadbill, differnt Sunbirds etc.
The hotel has a big restaurant and excellent maintenance record.
ROOM TARIFF
SUITE - 3500/-,
SUPER DELUXE - 2200/-,
DELUXE - 1600/-,
STANDARD - 1000/-,
EXTRA BED -450/-,
EXTRA MATTRESS - 250/-,
EXTRA PERSON WITHOUT COT - 200/-, |
10% service charge on bill amount |
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Hotel Sonamchen , at Upper Pelling, situated just opposite to the old helipad consists of over 50 rooms and it caters mid range and luxury category of tourists.
The location of the hotel helps the tourist to get a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchanjhengha as well as green himalayas. Numerous hill bird flock in front of the hotels which includes Rufous Sibia, Red Billed Leothrix, Green Backed Tit, Broadbill, differnt Sunbirds etc.
The hotel has a big restaurant and excellent maintenance record.
ROOM TARIFF
SUPER DELUXE VALLEY VIEW- 2500/-
DELUXE VALLEY VIEW - 2000/-
SUPER DELUXE NON-VALLEY VIEW -2100/- |
10% service charge on bill amount
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Hotel Panchak , at Middle Pelling is a budget hotel and is also one of the oldest hotel at Pelling, The hotel is mainly of budget category with moderate rooms. A few rooms are of luxury category too. The rooms contains attach bath and are comfortable. The hotel in total contains 32 rooms and the staff working here are very humble and accommodative.
ROOM TARIFF
Double Bedded Super Delux -600/- to 3000/-
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10% service charge on bill amount
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located at the main entrance connector of Pelling, Hotel Garuda is a traditional hotel renowned for its professionalism and cultural heritage internationally. The hotel serves many tourists from abroad as well as inbound tourists. The hotel serves budget to mid range to luxury category of tourists. The rooms are big and wide. Sikkimese traditionality can be noticed in the reception as well as hall area at the hotel.
DELUXE SUITE FOR 2 PAX - 2450/-
DELUXE DOUBLE FRONT VIEW - 1450/-
DELUXE DOUBLE BACK VIEW - 1150/-
STANDARD DOUBLE FRONT VIEW- 950/
ECONOMY DOUBLE -750/-
EXTRA PERSON WITH EXTRA BED - 250/-
EXTRA PERSON WITHOUT EXTRA BED -100/- |
10% service charge on bill amount
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Hotel Baichung is opposite to the Old Helipad and the present School Ground at Upper Pelling. The hotel offers budget category rooms with some wonderful views of Mount Kanchenjhengha from the facing rooms. A very homely restaurant is also there which supplies bengali food at reasonable price to the tourists.
ROOM TARIFF
DELUXE DBR VIEW-1000/-,
SUPER DELUXE DBR VIEW-1200/-
DELUXE 4 BED VIEW -1200/-
DELUXE 4 BED NON-VIEW -1000/-,
STANDARD NON-VIEW -800/- |
10% service charge on bill amount
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"Hotel Melody", Ravangla is located at the Upper part of Ravangla with moderate rooms with attached bath, in house restaurant and excellent mountain views. The hotel offers budget accommodation with excellent facilities.
ROOM TARIFF
2 DOUBLE BED ROOMS (WITH LCD TV) -900/-
1 DOUBLE BED ROOM (2 SINGLE BED) -600/-,
1 TRIPLE BED - 1000/-, 10% SERVICE CHARGES,
CHECH OUT TIME-11.30 A.M
10% service charge on total bill amount.
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Hotel Ravangla Star is situated at the Highest Sub Divisional Town of Eastern India. The location is on the road side of south South-West highway of South Sikkim at Ravangla. A family run hotel which has been started with a zeal to give the best facilities & location wise the best views in Ravangla.
ROOM TARIFF
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Twin bed deluxe |
1000/- |
1400/- |
Double standard |
800/- |
1200/- |
Triple deluxe |
1200/- |
1800/- |
Four bed standard eco. (ad. bath) |
800/- |
1600/- |
Additional person / bed |
200/- |
400/- |
10% service charge on total bill amount |
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Neora Valley Resort is one of the best and comfortable stay in Rishop. All rooms with a view of Kanchenjunga and several other peaks.Wooden furnished Cottages and five beautiful duplex rooms with attached bath, geyser, CTV and in house restaurant , wide lawn with garden. The deep silent forest of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids with soothing path following the chirps of birds & the view of blue sky.
ROOM TARIFF
2 Double bed Cottage:
Rs.1000/-
3 Duplex Cottage:Rs. 1125/-
4 Duplex Cottages: Rs.1600/-
All extra person charge @ Rs.300/-
10% service charge on total bill amount |
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Kanchan View Tourist Lodge is located in the Top most Ridge of Rishop with 180 degree full view of snow capped mountain peaks from Nathula to Kumbhakarna including Kanchanjungha from it’s wide lawn and balconies of every room.
Wooden furnished double bed rooms and triple bed cottage with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant & garden.
ROOM TARIFF
Double bed Room Rs.1100/-
Triple bed cottage Rs 1400/-
Extra cot – Rs 200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount |
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Hotel Snow View is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop
Wooden furnished triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .
ROOM TARIFF :
1st Floor Rs.1000/-
2nd Floor- 1200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount.
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Hotel Sonar Bangla is situated on the parallel hill top of Hotel Kanchanview at Rishop. With a excellent openings in the front with magnificent Kanchanjhengha standing tall, Sonal Bangla offers great view of the mountains and valley with its 6 rooms.
ROOM TARIFF
1st Floor- 1200/-
2nd Floor- 1400/-
10% service charge on total bill amount |
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3 Double Bed Rooms at Hotel Hungree, Upper Pelling, one of the best location at Pelling, Tariff - 600/- |
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4 Double Bed AC Rooms at Hotel Sai Sandpiper, Puri, Tariff - 700/- & 750/- |
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2 Kanchenjhengha facing and 1 Non facing Rooms at Hotel Sagarika, Darjeeling, Tariff - 500/- & 600/- |
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6 Rooms on the lap of Neora Valley at Choice Guest House, Lava, Tariff - 550/- & 600/- |
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3 Double Bed and 2 Four Bed Non Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Koanrk, Puri, Tariff - 400/- & Rs.600/- |
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4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/- |
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2 Sea Viewing Rooms Double Bed Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Bhajani, Puri, Tariff - 450/- |
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3 Double Bed and 1 Tripple Bed, Side Sea Facing, with Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Shyamajyoti, Puri, Tariff - 450/- & Rs.500/- |
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4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/- |
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