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Pelling is a small town that is situated in the state of Sikkim in the West Sikkim region. The town is a laid back place and it attracts travelers from different parts of the country. Pelling is located near the foothills of Kanchenjunga and one can witness an outstanding view of the mountain from here. There are numerous scenic spots that one can visit in the area. The main attractions in the place are the monasteries that dot the countryside. Visiting these tranquil monasteries is a good way to spend time in the region. Some of the main places are Pemayansgtse Monastery and Sangachoeling Monastery. There are many sculptures and paintings that you can find in these places and they are not crowded. One can get a panoramic view from the Sangachoeling Monastery. If you are visiting during the month of January, you can see a dance called Cham in the Pemayansgtse Monastery. The Sangay Waterfall is situated 10 kilometers from the town of Pelling and this is a good picnic spot. Another interesting place is the Kchehepalri Lake. The lake is present amidst dense forests and it is considered to be a holy place. It might also be worth checking the Rabdantsey Ruins.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 737113

STD Code: 3595

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – May

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Pelling is a town in the district of West Sikkim. The Himalayas and the Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. Pelling also forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in West Sikkim. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside. In the months of winter, Pelling is sometimes covered with a blanket of snow. 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.

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By Air : If you are planning to travel by air, the only option is the Bagdogra Airport that is situated outside the town of Bagdogra. The airport is located around 124 kilometers from the town of Pelling. There are scheduled commercial flights from places such as Chennai, Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai. It also receives flights from the cities of Bangkok and Paro. Taxis are available from the airport to the town and they cost around Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : The nearest railway station is situated in the town of Jalpaiguri. The station is connected to some cities across the country such as Chennai, New Delhi, Howrah, Alipur and Darjeeling. Tickets are affordable and this is a comfortable mode of transportation. Second class tickets from Delhi to Jalpaiguri cost around Rs 440. You have to hire a taxi from the station or pre arrange a pick up through the hotel to reach the town.

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• Saikripa Hotel & Restaurant ;  Pelling City, Sikkim 737113 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Saga Dawa ; Venue:  Pelling ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  A very popular Buddhist festival, Saga Dawa is one of the famous festivals in Pelling. The festival is celebrated in reference to three important events which are connected to the life of Buddha.
Drupka Teshi ; Venue:  Pelling ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  Drupka Teshi is a famous festival of Pelling which is celebrated by the Buddhists. It is believed that the Buddha spoke his first lecture of four Noble Truths to his five disciples at a deer park in Sarnath on this day.
Tihaar ; Venue:  Pelling ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  Another popular festival in Sikkim, Tihaar is also known as ‘Festival of Lights’. It is celebrated with the lighting of the lamps.
Dasain ; Venue:  Pelling ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  Other important festival of Sikkim, Dasain is celebrated by the Hindu Nepalese in Sikkim. It is said that the festival signifies the success of good over evil.

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