Sikkim, India
The Closest You Can Get to Kanchenjunga by Road
Sikkim
Mar-May & Oct-Dec
2-3 Days
Rs 8,500 per person
(4/5)
Pemayangtse monastery, the Rabdentse ruins and the Skywalk, with the finest Kanchenjunga views in Sikkim.
Pemayangtse monastery, the Rabdentse ruins and the Skywalk, with the finest Kanchenjunga views in Sikkim.Pelling sits in Sikkim, north east india, and suits a trip of around 2-3 days. The most comfortable months are Mar-May & Oct-Dec. Budget from around Rs 8,500 per person excluding long-distance travel.Replace this paragraph with your own first-hand notes on Pelling – what you did, what it cost, what you would skip. That original detail is what makes the page rank.
Discover what makes Pelling a destination worth experiencing.
The landscapes around Pelling are the main reason most people make the trip.
Food, festivals and daily life in Sikkim that you will not find in a guidebook.
Enough to fill 2-3 days without rushing between sights.
Mar-May & Oct-Dec offers the clearest weather and the most open routes.
The most photographed outlook in Pelling, best in the soft light just after sunrise.
Best Time: Sunrise
A slow wander through the older lanes of Pelling, where the everyday rhythm of Sikkim is easiest to see.
Best Time: Morning
The principal historic or natural landmark at Pelling and the reason most itineraries include it.
Best Time: Morning
Produce, crafts and street food. Come hungry and carry small notes.
Best Time: Late afternoon
The spot locals head to at the end of the day, and usually the best photograph you will take in Pelling.
Best Time: Sunset
Mid-range guesthouse or 3-star hotel, per night.
Three meals a day at local restaurants.
Shared taxis, autos and short transfers.
Site entry fees and one paid activity.
Tips, SIM, laundry and small extras.
Understand the weather throughout the year to plan the perfect trip.
-5 to 10 C
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15 to 25 C
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15 to 25 C
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Moderate
12 to 22 C
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12 to 22 C
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12 to 22 C
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15 to 25 C
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High
15 to 25 C
Light
Moderate
15 to 25 C
Minimal
Low
-5 to 10 C
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Low
Everything you need to know before planning your journey.
Mar-May & Oct-Dec is the most comfortable window for Pelling, with the most reliable weather for sightseeing and outdoor activity.
Around 2-3 days covers the main sights at a relaxed pace. Add a day or two if you want day trips nearby.
Budget from roughly Rs 8,500 per person for accommodation, food and local transport, excluding long-distance travel to Sikkim.
Pelling is in Sikkim, north east india, at approximately 27.3, 88.24.
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