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Pelling is a town in the district of West Sikkim nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m. Sikkim's capital city Gangtok is at a distance of 115 kilometres and Siliguri is about 135 kilometres from Pelling. The district headquarters of Geyzing is at a distance of 10 km from the town. It was the first capital of Sikkim and is inhabited by the Limboo tribe. It is also said that the Chogyal dynasty lived and ruled here. Pelling is influenced by the Buddhist way of living. With two of the most significant monasteries of Sikkim in Pelling, the town is considered immensely important in the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit. The misty, fairytale-like village of Pelling has magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga and its ranges. The Himalayas and the Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. It has a rich history, nature environment and local culture. Pelling also forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in West Sikkim. Pelling is one of the most visited travel destination also well promoted by Sikkim Tourism.
Pelling has a special Pemayangste Monastery. Pemayangtse literally means 'Perfect Sublime Lotus'. This monastery is only for the pure monks called as 'ta-sang' lamas and is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim. Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa sect and is said to be designed and conceptualized by Lhatsun Chhembo who is Sikkim's Buddhism pioneer. Pemayangste Monastery is Sikkim's nuclei of many monasteries. The three-storied building of the monastery houses a good collection of wall paintings and sculptures. Now Pemayangste Monastery is the premier and prime most monastery of Sikkim. This place is also very crowded in Sikkim. In January/ February every year, a religious dance called 'Cham' is performed in Pemayangtse.
Khecheoplari Tsho is a large lake located 27 kms from Pelling and it is one of Sikkim's most sacred lakes which is made by the Buddhists and Hindus. The lake is covered by lush green and thick forests. The lake is considered to be one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. There is a motorable road from Pelling right up to the lake area. It is understood that the birds around the lake make sure that not even a single leaf floats on the lake. By the lakeshore is the small Lepcha village of Tsojo, and about 1.5km above the lake is the Khecheoplari Gompa. Tourists and locals offer prayer at the lake and also feed the pool of fish in the lake.
Pelling,India
The Chumbi Mountain Retreat is located in Naku-Chumgbung, a village below Pelling in West Sikkim. Featuring every possible contemporary convienience blended with a traditional ambience, as they relax in the serene comfort of a lush, luxurious setting, the Resort is set up in a natural environment that offers 'hospitality in...
Pelling,India
In a delightful hillock overlooking a breathtaking view of Mt. Khangchendzonga, Norbu Ghang Resort sprawls over an abundant private space offering its visitors plenty of room to amble around or relax in quiet solitude. The design of the hotel building is traditional while its approach is modernistic. Norbu Ghang Resort is locate...
Pelling,India
The Elgin Mount Pandim is set in eight acres of virgin forest and landscaped gardens, it invokes the old charm of its first owners - the royal family of Sikkim - and offers a peaceful retreat with a glorious view of the Singalila range. Each of the 30 rooms overlook the Singalila range with a magnificent view from the windows. E...
Population: Approx. 20000
Average Climate:
Summer: 15 C – 25 C
Winter: 2 C – 12 C
Best time to visit: March to May
October to December