Odyssey Tours & Travels

Pelling

The pleasant little town of Pelling is famous for magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga. Pelling is about 133 km away from Siliguri and 125km from Gangtok and is well connected by bus and jeep services.

Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft, it offers good views of entire mountain ranges including the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Siniyalchu and others.

Ideal time to visit Pelling(/h2> Anytime except the monsoon months (mid June - August) are conducive to visit Pelling. Light woolen clothing would be required in summer and thick warm clothing in winter is recommended as is a foldable umbrella!

Pemayangtse Monastery

Pemayangtse literally means 'Perfect Sublime Lotus'. This is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim. Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa sect. The three-storied building of the monastery houses a good collection of wall paintings and sculptures. On the third floor of the monastery, there is a seven-tiered painted wooden model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete with rainbows, angels and the whole panoply of Buddha and bodhisattva. In January/ February every year, a religious dance called 'Cham' is performed in Pemayangtse.

Sangachoeling Monastery

45 minutes walk uphill from Pelling will take you to Sangachoeling Monastery, the second oldest monastery of Sikkim.

Khecheopalri Lake

Khecheopalri Lake is said to be one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. The lake remains hidden amidst lush forest cover and it is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface.