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| General Information about PELLING |
Pelling :
Area : 7096 sq km
Languages : Nepali, English, Hindi, Bhutia (Sikkimese), Bhutia (Tibetan), Lepcha, Limboo.
Best Time to Visit : Throughout the year
State : Sikkim.
STD Code : +03595 |
About Pelling
Pelling, the laid back, scenic, but rapidly swelling hamlet is situated at 2,085 m above sea level about 2 km beyond Pemayangtse. Pelling is famous for the magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains of Khangchendzonga. High above the forest covered hills, in an amphitheatre of cloud, snow and rock, the entire route from Yuksam over Dzongri La to the Rathong Glacier can be seen.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : Bagdogra Airport is km (hours) from Pelling.
By Rail :Out-station trains (Indian Railways) generally come into either New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. From there, visitors may proceed to Pelling by "Toy-Train" (journey time 6.5 to 7 hrs) or bus or taxi, Limo Van or Land Rover (journey time 3 to 3.5 hrs) to Pelling.
By Road : Pelling is connected with all weather metaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc.
PLACES TO VISIT IN PELLING
• Sanga Choling Monastery : One of the oldest gompas in Sikkim. This gompa is another of Lhatsun Chenpo's creations, and is highly venerated among the Nyingmapa. Gutta by fire, it has been rebuilt and houses some of the original clay statues.
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