Located at the height of 7000 feet, Pelling is a beautiful town and a base for all trekkers and nature lovers. Situated between the two oldest Buddhist monasteries, Pemayagtse and Sanacholing, Pelling has grown into one of highly favorite tourist destinations at Sikkim.
Sikkim offers thrilling adventure sports like trekking, river rafting, paragliding, mountain biking, and skiing amidst its stunning Himalayan landscapes. The region also provides unique experiences like rock climbing, zip-lining, and wildlife safaris for outdoor enthusiasts.
Road distances between the important destinations are given below:
Sikkim is home to stunning destinations like Gangtok, Pelling, Yuksom, and Lachung, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas, serene lakes, and ancient monasteries. Key attractions include Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Gurudongmar Lake, and Goecha La Trek, ideal for adventure and nature lovers.
Pack warm, layered clothing like thermals, jackets, and woolens for colder months (October to March), and breathable clothes with a light jacket for warmer months (April to September). Don’t forget waterproof gear, comfortable trekking shoes, and sun protection for high-altitude areas.
Sikkim can be reached via Bagdogra Airport (124 km from Gangtok) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (120 km). From these, taxis or shared jeeps are available to reach various destinations in Sikkim.
Situated at 6840 feet, the Pemayagtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim built by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 17th century
With importance to both Buddhist and Hindu religious sects, Khecheopalri Lake lies about 24 kms from the Pemayagtse Monastery.
The Sewaro Rock Garden is a recreational space developed by the Sikkim tourism department with rocks, swimming yard, garden, cafeterias.
Famous for Alpine Cheese Factory
This is an initiative by women of different groups who come together to work effectively by selling different hand made and other products.
This is a mask dance considerd religious in the Buddhist sect and is performed every year between February and March at the Pemayagtse Monastery.
It is celebrated fro about three days, starting from the 15th day of the first month of Tibetan Calender, by several pilgrims from Sikkim and neighbouring states. During this mela, the pilgrims offer ceremonies and light lamps at the Khecheolpuri Lake. This falls between the month of February and March.
Held at the Rimbi River, Manghey Sankrati is a public festival celebrated by every Hindu family on January 14. During this festival at the banks of Rimbi River, many stalls of different types of cuisines, crafts and traditional arts are arranged and the air is filled with celebration by song and dance.
Celebrated over two days between late August and early September, the Pang Ihabsol festival is a festival where laymen dance to please the deities and offer them various foods and drinks.
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