Pelling local sightseeing / Places to visit in Pelling

Rabdantse In the vicinity of the famous Pemeyantse Monastery and  just 02 kms from Pelling  the ruins of Rabdantse Palace exists within a thickly forested valley. Rabdantse, the second capital of Sikkim after Yuksom was established in the year of 1670 by Tensung Namgyal, the second Chogyal ( Monarch). Rabdantse started becoming extinct from 1815 because of the threat posed by the Nepalese and the capital was shifted to Tumlong. Presently ... [+] Read More

Pemayantse Monastery Located around 02 kms away from Pelling town, Pemayantse Monastery, the second largest and one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim holds the highest regard and belonging to to ngingma Sect ( one of the four sects of Tibetan Buddhism). Around 108 monks who belong to Bhutia families of Sikkim are residing here. Pemayantse Monastery was built in the year of 1706 AD by Gyalwa Lhatsun Namkha Jigme, the main amongst ... [+] Read More

Sanga Choeling Monastery Sanga Choeling literally means “ the island of esoteric teaching”. This monastery situated to a magical position high on a ridge, is just 4 kms West from Pelling. The road leads past the helipad and through the forest to the monastery. It was built in 1697 AD and one of the oldest in Sikkim. Lhatsun Chenpo, highly venerated among Nyingmapa built the monastery. This small town of west district is ... [+] Read More

Tashiding Monastery With the back drop of majestic Kanchenjunga, the guardian deity of  Sikkim, Tashiding Monastery is nestled on a heart shape hill top, situated between Rangit and Rathong rivers and offers the breathtaking view of snow capped Himalayas, deep gorges, valleys and forested hills. Tashiding Monastery is 40 kms away from Pelling and surrounded by a profusion of prayer flags that flutter in the air. This monastery ... [+] Read More

Singshore Bridge  This suspension bridge is 25 kms away from Pelling and is the highest bridge in Sikkim and the secone highest gorge bridge in Asia.  Singshore bridge is 650 ft long, 12 ft wide and its cable height is 700 ft – a piece of engineering marvel. The view from the bridge is mind boggling with a sight of numerous waterfalls. This bridge is 20 kms drive away from Uttray – a base camp for Singalila Mountain ... [+] Read More

Kanchenjunga Water Falls About an hour journey from Pelling towards  Yuksom, Kanchenjunga Water Falls suddenly becomes visible on a sharp curve makes visitors mesmerized by its wonderful beauty and grandeur. This big falls is equally beautiful and attractive throughout the year and has become a leading tourist attraction in West Sikkim.  ... [+] Read More

Khecheopalri  Lake Located at a distance of 30 kms from Pelling, Khecheopalri Lake is a tranquil lagoon amidst dense forest and considered to be sacred lake for the both Hindus and Buddhists. Besides prayer no water activity or any kind of  sport are allowed in and around of this sacred lake.  This consecrated lake is hidden under a thick forest cover of temperate vegetation and bamboo and the striking fact about the ... [+] Read More