Places to Visit in Pelling

Top attractions and must-see spots in Pelling

  • Darap Village

    A quiet Limboo community village eight kilometers from Pelling, known for homestays and mountain views.

  • Geyzing Holy Wall

    A long prayer wall in Geyzing town, the West Sikkim district headquarters nine kilometers from Pelling.

  • Kanchenjunga Falls Changey Waterfall

    A dramatic 300 meter waterfall near Dentam village, easily accessible on a Pelling day trip.

  • Khecheopalri Lake

    A sacred wish fulfilling lake revered by both Buddhists and Hindus, ringed by prayer flags and forest.

  • Pelling Main Market

    Pelling's small town center market selling Sikkimese handicrafts, woolens, and local produce.

  • Pelling Skywalk and Chenrezig Statue

    India's first glass bottomed skywalk, leading to a towering Chenrezig statue with valley views.

  • Pemayangtse Monastery

    One of Sikkim's oldest monasteries, founded in 1647, overlooking the Rabdentse ruins from a hilltop.

  • Rabdentse Ruins

    The ruined second capital of the Sikkimese kingdom, with stone fort remains and stupas on a forested hill.

  • Rimbi Orange Garden

    Orange orchards near Rimbi River offering a seasonal, low key countryside stop close to Darap Village.

  • Rimbi Waterfalls

    A roadside waterfall on the way to Khecheopalri and Yuksom, easily combined with other stops.

  • Sangachoeling Monastery

    A 17th century hilltop monastery reached by trek, among Sikkim's oldest surviving Buddhist sites.

  • Sewaro Rock Garden

    A landscaped garden of fountains and arranged rocks, a relaxed stop between Pelling's bigger attractions.

  • Singshore Suspension Bridge

    One of Asia's highest suspension bridges, spanning a deep gorge on the Pelling to Khecheopalri road.

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