The second most popular tourist destination in Sikkim, after Gangtok, is the lovely town of Pelling in the West district. The place's main draw is the beautiful view of the Khangchendzonga and the surrounding peaks, which are visible from a distance of 130 kilometres from Gangtok and 10 km from Geyzing, respectively.
Within less than a kilometre of here is the well-known Pemayangste monastery, a popular destination for tourists. Along with acting as a starting point for a number of treks in the area, Pelling also has places for mountain biking, rock climbing, village tours, and meditation. All nature lovers and adventure seekers should spend their vacations in the beautiful town of Pelling.
Best time to visit:
Pelling is at the altitude of 2000meters, where the temperature in summer goes up to 25 degrees Celcius and comes down to 1 degree Celcius in winters. It is quite warm and pleasant in summer. The monsoon season is from July to September. Pelling can be visited at all times of the year, however, it is best to avoid a trip in the monsoon season.
Place to visit:
Places to visit in and around Pelling include the local monasteries, rock garden, waterfall, the holy rock of Rani Dhunga, the imposing double-pronged Kanchenjungha Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Changey Waterfalls, and the Khecheopalri Lake holy to Buddhists.
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