Overview
In Sikkim, Pelling is a much favorite tourist place that is a beautiful town sited at the altitude of 7200 ft. It is known for rich cultural heritage and natural scenic beauty. Here, you can get a chance to see Mt. Kanchenjunga more closer and clearer. At this place, you can indulge yourself in a range of fun-filled activities, for instance, village tours, rock climbing, mountain biking, meditation, and more. If you are a nature lover or an adventure enthusiast, this can be a perfect holiday destination for you. The locals of Pelling produce handicraft items made from wool, wood and bamboo.
However, you can visit this place throughout the year. But the best time to visit Pelling is from mid-February to May and Sep to Dec. Some worth-visiting places in this beautiful town are Kanchenjunga Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Changey Waterfalls, Rabdentse Ruins, and Sanga Choeling Monastery, to name a few. This place is known for natural beauty and cultural festivals.
What You Should Consider While Travelling to Pelling
Being a remote hill town, Pelling has patchy mobile network coverage and internet connectivity.
Don’t forget to carry enough cash with you because there are limited ATM facilities.
Before travelling, you need to check weather conditions first. It will help you avoid any kind of disappointment.
During peak season, you should book Sikkim tour packages in advance to avoid any last minute hassle.
Summer or Autumn are the most favorable and are considered as best seasons to visit Pelling. It is advised to avoid visiting in monsoon or winters due to rainfall, landslides and snowfall, leading to blocking of various routes.
Kanchenjunga Falls, Sky Walk, Khecheopalri Lake, Singshore Bridge and Rabdentse Ruins are some of the highly recommended Top Places to Visit in Pelling. Kanchenjunga Falls, cascading down from a height of about 100 feet, mesmerizing you with the thrilling views is one of the main attractions. Enjoy an electrifying walk on the foot-over Sky Walk bridge made of glass that is suspended hundreds of feet in air or enjoy a walk on the second-longest suspension bridge in Asia, the Singshore Bridge. Dwell deeper into the history of Pelling in Rabdentse Ruins that tells us about Pelling being the second capital of Sikkim from 1670 until 1814. These are the places that must be included in your Pelling Tour Packages to make your journey more thrilling.
Pelling provides a variety of activities and things to do along with sightseeing, including trekking, enjoying helicopter rides, trying local cuisines, soaking in hot springs and the list goes on with savoring the natural and majestic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Pelling has turned into a year-round destination with the various lodging options for every budget and the various activities available during changing seasons.
