Welcome To Pelling
Pelling being one of the important destinations in Sikkim is well connected with other major places in Sikkim like Gangtok, Ravangla, Namchi, Jorethang, Geyzing etc. The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
Being selected as the top destination by the Lonely Planet magazine as "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014 - top 10 regions", Sikkim stands tall with rich varied destinations and Pelling is a not to miss travel point within Sikkim. The distances from major places in Sikkim and West Bengal are as under :-
About Pelling
Pelling - the wonderland
Pelling is a small town in the district of West Sikkim, a beautifully located hill station at a height of 6800 ft initially covered with wild thick jungle providing hides and shelter to many indigenous wild animals of that period including Wildman. The place later attracted cattle herders, shepherds and some mediators allowing human habitation around it.
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Budget Holiday Home at Pelling
HOLIDAYHOMEINDIA and HOLIDAYBANK are operating a Holiday Home offering budget accommodation at a Standard hotel - Hotel Hungree. The Holiday Home is nestled in front of the old Helipad and the present School Ground. These Double Bed rooms can accommodate 2 + 1 heads and are well ventilated with access to balcony which offers magnificent Mt. Kanchenjhengha on a clear day. More Photographs of the holiday home are available at click here.
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Being one of the most attractive destinations in Sikkim, Pelling has also close proximity to many other tourist destinations. Gangtok, Ravangla, Yuksum, Namchi, Khechopari lake, Jorethang, Borong, Rinchenpong, Kaluk, Uttarey, Hilley, Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, all these places can be reached from Pelling within a short time. The "Queen of Hills" - Darjeeling is also a mere 4 hours drive from Pelling.
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Nearby Destinations
- More on nearby destinationsPelling has also close proximity to many other tourist destinations. Gangtok, Ravangla, Yuksum, Namchi, Khechopari lake, Jorethang, Borong, Rinchenpong, Kaluk, Uttarey, Hilley, Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, all these places can be reached from Pelling within a short time. The "Queen of Hills" - Darjeeling is also a mere 4 hours drive from Pelling.
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Birding at Pelling
- More on birding at PellingPelling is located within the moist forests which is home to many beautiful hill birds. The cold and moist evergreen greenery attracts birds like Red Tailed Minla, Red Billed Leothrix, Rosefinch, Blue Whistling Thrush, Maroon-backed and Rufous-breasted Accentors, Green-tailed Sunbirds, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatchers, Blue-fronted Redstarts, etc
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Holiday Home Pelling
- More on Holidayhome at PellingHOLIDAYHOMEINDIA and HOLIDAYBANK are operating a Holiday Home offering budget accommodation at a Standard hotel - Hotel Hungree. The Holiday Home is nestled in front of the old Helipad and the present School Ground. More Photographs of the holiday home are available at click here.
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About Pelling
More on PellingPelling is a small town in the district of West Sikkim, a beautifully located hill station at a height of 6800 ft initially covered with wild thick jungle providing hides and shelter to many indigenous wild animals of that period including Wildman. The place later attracted cattle herders, shepherds and some mediators allowing human habitation around it.More on Pelling