The famous Pemayangste monastery is less than a kilometre from here and is a major tourist

hotspot. Pelling also has sites for mountain biking, rock climbing, village tours, meditations, apart
from serving as a base for a number of treks in the region. The scenic town of Pelling is a perfect
holiday destination for all nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Pelling, a beautiful petite town sited at a height of 6800ft was initially covered with wild thick
forest which served as home to many indigenous wild animals of that period including
Wildman( may not be yeti though). This ridge being situated in between two old Buddhist
monasteries (Pemayangtse and Sangacholing) developed into a full-fledged village named
Pelling. Today, Pelling is one of the best-chosen tourist hotspots in Sikkim. More than that,
Pelling is the heart where all the breathtaking tourist spots of West Sikkim can be visited.

A destination for all seasons, Pelling has hotels and resorts catering to all budgets. Named after
the guardian deity of Sikkim, Khangchendzonga Festival is held at Pelling every year.