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Pelling is about 133 km away from Siliguri and 125
km from Gangtok and well connected by bus and jeep services. Placid
Pelling pulls most of the visitors for its representative status in
history, nature and culture of the state. Situated at an altitude of
6,800 ft, including the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom,
Khangchendzonga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Siniyalchu and
others.
Pelling itself consists of little more than a road junction,
Helicopter pad and numerous hotels, creating the so-called "Bengali
Boulevard", a strip of highly unimaginative identikit concrete
blocks. Luckily, from most angles this development is hidden by the
forested slopes and Pelling offers numerous attractive walks and
hotel terraces from where one can gaze in awe at the world's third
highest peak.
Pelling gives a spectacular views of the Mount
Khangchendzonga, the Guardian Deity of Sikkim and the worlds third
highest mountain along with other sister mountains bowing before
the Godly figure in reverence. Pelling is an ideal getaway for
tourists as its vicinity has numerous waterfalls, soft trek
routes, villages and soothing atmosphere for all discerning.
How to Get to Pelling:
Foreigners visiting Pelling must possess an Indian visa. No special
permit is required for either traveling or trekking inside Pelling.
However, necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when
required.
LOCAL
TRANSPORT: Shared jeeps travel regularly until mid or
late afternoon between Pelling and Ghezing; twice daily for Gangtok,
and once a day for Siliguri. There is no direct service to Yoksum
from Pelling but a daily bus leaves Ghezing and travels via Legship
and Tashiding. One bus leaves Ghezing daily for Khecheopalri Lake
and passes through Pelling, and two leave Pelling for Ghezing, and
eventually back to Pelling.
AIR
CONNECTIONS: Bagdogra Airport is
km (hours) from Pelling.
ROAD
CONNECTIONS: Pelling is connected
with all weather metaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok
etc.
RAIL
CONNECTIONS: 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.
TOURIST
CARS/BUSES: Tourist Cars, Tourist
mini coaches and Taxis are available for transfer of passengers
between Pelling and Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra,
and also for sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved
through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Pelling.
Where to stay in Pelling:
You can take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in
Siliguri besides star categorized accommodation.
The various hotel packages offer the best of facilities. The
well-furnished rooms place most of the comforts at your feet.
Tashi Gang Resort
(03595)250340
Newa
Regency(258596)
Norbu Ghang Resort (258245,
258272)
Hotel Sonamchen (
03595-258346 /258606)
Chiminda Internationals
Dzongree Hotel
Hotel Garuda
Hotel Haven
Hotel Kabur
Hotel Pelling
Hotel Simvo
Hotel Sitara
The Touristo
Hotel View Point
Window Park
Kyide Khang
Magnolia Lodge
Norbu Gang
Phamrong Hote
Resort Stellate
Samtenling Hotel
Sister Family Guest House
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