Pelling is a beautiful hill-station, nestled between the snow-covered peaks of Sikkim.Located at a distance of 10kms from geyzing, Pelling is renowned for being the nearest site to Mt. Kanchenjunga.Elevated to the height of 6,800 ft, Pelling is the best place to get a close view of the entire mountain range. Pelling is a small township that is getting popular for its ultimate natural beauty. The hill-station offers a panoramic view, where clouds, snow and rocks appear to be a figment of your imagination, the attractions in Pelling include Sanga-Choeling Monastery that is reachable after a casual walk through a steep hilly slope. Pemayangtse Monastery and Khecheopalri Lake are other attractions, which are discussed in our other sections.
Climate
Pelling is too cold in winter and pleasant is summer.maximum temperature in summer 13°C to 21°C. Winter maximum temperature is 0°C to 13°C.
Tourist Season
Mid February to May And Mid September to December
Accommodation
Hotels and Private Cotages are available which suit all budgets.
General Information Of Pelling
Area: 2,150 mts Languages: Sikkimese, Nepali and Hindi Temperature: 13°C to 21°C in summer 0°C to 13°C in winter
Tourist Attraction in or Near by Pelling
Pemayangste Monastery
Pemayantse monastery is special because it is meant only for ‘ta-sang’ lamas it means pure monks. Believed to have been conceptualised and designed by the pioneer of Buddhism in Sikkim, Lhatsun Chhembo, Pemayangste soon became the nuclei of monasteries in Sikkim.
Sangacholing Monastery
This monastery is located on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery.
Khecheopalri Lake
Khecheopalri Lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim by the Hindus and Buddhists. Khecheopalri Lake remains hidden in the forests.
Accessibility
Raod Distance from Pelling to (in kms)
Gangtok to Pelling: 125 km Siliguri to Pelling: 110 km Darjeeling to Pelling: 74 km Kalimpong to Pelling: 104 km
Nearest Airport
For Pelling is Bagdogra distance by 145 km.
Nearest Railway Station
For Pelling is Jalpaiguri distance by 140 km.
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