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Pelling | |
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  Pelling Location in Sikkim, India Show map of Sikkim Pelling Pelling (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:27°11′N88°08′E / 27.18°N 88.14°E /27.18; 88.14 | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Sikkim |
| District | Gyalshing |
| Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
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| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 737 113 |
| Telephone code | 03595 |
| Vehicle registration | SK |
Pelling (པད་གླིང་། ) is a hill station in ( རྒྱལ་ཤིང་རྫོང་།)Gyalshing district ofSikkim,India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,050 ft). The town is located at a distance of 10 km fromGyalshing city, the district headquarters and 131 km from Gangtok. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However, with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up.
TheHimalayas and theKanchenjanga 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.
Pelling is 115 km from the state capitalGangtok and about 135 km fromSiliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Regular jeeps connect Pelling to the towns ofJorethang,Kalimpong andNamchi. The nearest airport isBagdogra airport.
Most of the people of Pelling areBuddhists and speak theSikkimese language. Other languages spoken areNepali,Hindi, andEnglish.
Places to visit in and around Pelling include the localmonasteries, rock garden,waterfall, the holy rock ofRani Dhunga, the imposing double-prongedKanchenjungha Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, theChangey Waterfalls, and theKhecheopalri Lake holy toBuddhists.
Rabdentse Palace Ruins -Rabdentse was the second capital of the formerKingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814. The capital city was destroyed by the invadingGurkha army and only the ruins of the palace and thechortens are seen here now. However, the ruins of this city are seen close to Pelling and in West Sikkim district in the Northeastern Indian state of present-day Sikkim; Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim which is close to the ruins.
Pemayangtse Monastery - It was built in 1705 located in Pemayangtse (2 km from Pelling). The Buddhist monastery was founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. Built as a three storied structure, the monastery depicts paintings on its walls and statues of saints andRinpoches, deified in various floors.
Darap Village - A small village about 7 km on the way toYuksom. It is mostly occupied by theLimbu tribe including small populations of other communities as well.
Rimbi Waterfall - Situated 5 km from Darap en route toKhecheopalri. It is the oldest in West Sikkim being constructed in early 70s during the reign of the last Sikkimese King. The state government has developed the Sewaro Rock Garden here which is complete with rocks, pathways, pools, manicured gardens etc.
Kanchenjunga Falls - Further 18 km from Rimbi River and about 28 km from Pelling. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sikkim and is normally active throughout the year.
Changey Waterfall - 10 km from Pelling.
Sanga Choeling Monastery - Situated on a ridge above Pelling and overlooking the famousPemayangtse Monastery. Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the State.
Pelling Sky Walk and Chenrezig Statue - A new attraction near Sanga Choeling is the gigantic 137 feet statue of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) and a transparent Sky Walk made of glass that leads to the statue. It was opened in November 2018 and since then it has attracted significant footfall.[3]
Other locations close to Pelling areYuksom,Rinchenpong, Dzongri andHee Burmiok.[4]
Singshore Bridge - Singshore Bridge is located around 26 km away from Pelling. The bridge has a height of over 100 m and 240 m in length, is the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest bridge in Asia.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Location | Pelling,Sikkim | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 7,200 ft / 2,150 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°18′00″N88°14′00″E / 27.30000°N 88.23333°E /27.30000; 88.23333 | ||||||||||
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Pelling has a helipad ground though there is no regular air service. Helicopters can connect Pelling with Gangtok on request and in emergency.
Government Senior Secondary School.
Pelling travel guide from Wikivoyage