Pelling

This Sikkim city got its name from Pemalingpa Monastery. The lavish views of Mount Kanchenjunga, vociferous waterfalls and thick woods make this city a hottest destination for tourism. The most famous waterfalls in Pelling are Kanchenjunga Falls, Changay Falls (situated on Sing Shore Bridge), Phamrong Falls and Rimbi Falls. There are many tourist attractions in Pelling, some of major tourist attraction in Pelling are Pemayangtse Monastery, Sangacholing Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Khecheopalri Lake, Tashiding Monastery and Singhore Suspension Bridge.

Tourist Attractions in Pelling

Pemayangtse Monastery, Sangacholing Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Khecheopalri Lake, Tashiding Monastery and Singhore Suspension Bridge.

How to reach Pelling

By Air : Nearest Airport : Bagdogra Airport, approximately 140 kilometers from Pelling. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is served by regular Indian Airlines, Kingfisher, Spice Jet, and Jet Airways. There are daily flights from Kolkata, Guwahati and Delhi.

By Rail : Nearest Railhead : New Jalpaiguri (NJP), is 140 kilometers drive from Pelling which takes nearly 4 to 5 hours. It is linked with the rest of India with more than 12 pairs of train on daily basis.

By Road : It is located 133 kilometers away from Siliguri an off shoot of national Highway 31 A from Teesta Bazaar via Jorethang. Yuksom is another 35 kilometers from Pelling. And 125 kilometers from Gangtok via Ravangla. Darjeeling is 125 kilometers from Pelling and is 5 hours drive. Yuksom is 35 kilometers from Pelling and is 5 hours trek.