Pelling

Sikkim, Sikkim

Pelling

Sikkim, Sikkim

ViewsMonasteriesPeaceful

Sunrise over Kanchenjunga, and old monasteries

A quiet ridge town in West Sikkim with some of the best views of Kanchenjunga, at 8,586 m the third-highest mountain in the world. Pemayangtse Monastery, the Pelling Skywalk and Khecheopalri Lake are all nearby. Plan to wake early: clouds often hide the peaks by mid-morning.

Ideal stay1–2 nightsOne night is enough for sunrise and the monastery. A second lets you add Khecheopalri Lake and the skywalk.

Nearest airportBagdogra (IXB)5 hr to Pelling · Taxi to Pelling, about 5 hours

Getting thereAbout 5 hours from Bagdogra Airport, and about 2 hours from DarjeelingShared jeeps run from Siliguri. Gangtok is about 5 to 6 hours away.

Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. The town is small and spread along a ridge. Taxis go to Pemayangtse Monastery, the skywalk and Khecheopalri Lake. Start early for the sunrise.

Part ofSikkimGangtok and Pelling

Things to do in Pelling

3 experiences from our activity catalogue

Kanchenjunga Falls

ScenicKanchenjunga FallsMulti-tier roadside waterfall on the Pelling-Yuksom road, with a zip-line style rope slide run beside it.30 min

Pelling Skywalk

ViewpointPelling SkywalkIndia's first glass-floored skywalk, at the Chenrezig statue complex above Pelling, with a 42-metre statue alongside.1 hr

Pemayangtse Monastery

TemplePemayangtse MonasteryOne of Sikkim's oldest Nyingma monasteries, at 2,085 m near Pelling, holding the seven-tiered Zangdok Palri sculpture.1 hr 30 min

Packages that include Pelling

Ready-to-book itineraries with Pelling on the route

Sikkim Highlights

6 nightsSikkim HighlightsSiliguri · 1NGangtok · 3NPelling · 2N6 Nights | 7 DaysFrom₹55,000 per personView package

North East Grand Circuit

11 nightsNorth East Grand CircuitGuwahati · 1NKaziranga · 2NShillong · 3NCherrapunji · 1NGangtok · 3NPelling · 1N11 Nights | 12 DaysFrom₹94,000 per personView package

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

November

High / Low15° / 5°CRainfall118 mm

Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages

SpringMarch–MayBest Time

Rhododendrons in bloom across the hillsides. Excellent visibility of Kanchenjunga. Festivals like Losar and Saga Dawa begin.

MonsoonJune–September

Heavy rainfall — many roads can close. Yumthang Valley is lush. Not ideal for high-altitude treks.

AutumnOctober–NovemberTrekking

Crystal-clear skies after monsoon. Best views of Kanchenjunga. Excellent trekking season starts.

WinterDecember–February

Heavy snowfall at altitude. Tsomgo Lake freezes. Roads to North Sikkim can close. Gangtok remains accessible.

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Gangtok

GangtokMonasteries, mountain views and a lively promenade