Festivals of Pelling

  • Holi Mass color play festival : 17th March 2014.
  • Ramnawami: Festival at Ranidhunga; one day pilligrimage :8th April 2014.
  • Sakewa; Rai’s Festival :24th May 2014.
  • Sagadawa: Prayers in all the monasteries : 13th june 2014.
  • Bhanu Jayanti; Birth day celebration of great Nepali poet at Bhanu shalig Gayzing : 13th July 2014.
  • Drukpa tsheshi; Budhist prayers in all monasteries : 31st July 2014.
  • Guru Rempoche’s Birthday,guruthunkar; Prayers in all the monasteries : 6th August2014.
  • Tendong Lhrum faat; Lepcha festival : 8th August 2014.
  • Independence day celebrated with culture shows sports and games : 15th August.2014.
  • Panglhabsol ; Warrior dance,pangtod cham with offering prayers. at Pelmayangtse Monastery :9th Sept. 2014.
  • Durgapuja, Dasain, Hindu festival : 3rd to 7th October2014.
  • Lhabab Dhuchen, Budhist prayers at all the monasteries : 13th November 2014.
  • Laxmi puja, Deepawali. Hindu Light festival : 23rd to 25th October 2014.
  • Kagye dance at Rumtek and Ralang Monastery 20th December 2014
  • Losoong 22nd to 26th December 2014
  • Christmas : 25th December 2014.
  • Pelling Winter Fest : 25th to 31st December 2014.

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.

 

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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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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.
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