A serene town in West Sikkim offering arguably the best unobstructed views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) — the world's third-highest peak. Home to Pemayangtse Monastery.
Know before you go
Protected Area Permit (border zones)
Sikkim itself is open to Indians, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Gurudongmar, Yumthang and Zuluk need a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered local operator — you cannot drive to them on your own.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Pelling, by time of day.
Morning
- Pemayangtse Monastery dawn visit2h · easy
- Kanchenjunga panorama & Zemathang viewpoint2h · easy
- Pelling Skywalk glass walkway1h · easy
Afternoon
- Khecheopalri wish-fulfilling lake1h 30m · easy
- Singshore Bridge (220m India's highest)1h · easy
- Rabdentse Palace ruins walk1h 30m · moderate
About 9h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🙏 Spiritual Day2.5h out
- Singshore Bridge (220m India's highest) · afternoon, 1h
- Khecheopalri wish-fulfilling lake · afternoon, 1.5h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🌿 Nature Day3h out
- Pelling Skywalk glass walkway · morning, 1h
- Kanchenjunga panorama & Zemathang viewpoint · morning, 2h
Final day in Pelling — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Pelling tripMust-see highlights
Pemayangtse Monastery
Kanchenjunga Waterfall
Singshore Bridge (220m—highest in India)
Rabdentse Palace ruins
Khecheopalri Lake (wish-fulfilling)
Skywalk over cliff
Rimbi Orange Garden
Dentam Valley viewpoint
Sanga Choeling Monastery (oldest in Sikkim)
Zemathang Viewpoint Kanchenjunga
Darap village cultural walk
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 148 km · Bagdogra Airport 140 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Nov, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – December, March – April
How to get here
Gangtok → Pelling
shared_jeep · 4h
₹300
approx.
Gangtok → Pelling
cab · 3.5h
₹2,200
approx.
Nearby attractions
Pelling questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Pelling?
The best months are November, December, October. October – December, March – April July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Pelling?
Most people spend 2 days in Pelling. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Pelling?
The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) (148 km) and the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (140 km). The cheapest common route is Gangtok → Pelling by shared jeep, about ₹300 per person one way.
How much does a Pelling trip cost for 2 people?
2 days for two: ₹4,514 budget, ₹11,146 mid-range, ₹25,720 luxury — stay (one room), food, local transport and entry, at typical rates; in November stays run about 30% higher. Travel to Pelling is extra — from about ₹300 a person by shared jeep from Gangtok. Stays start at ₹1,000 a night and food is about ₹400 per person a day.
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