Pelling Attractions and beyond

Pelling, according to me, can be described as the Soul of

Sikkim. The sleepy little town, surrounded by thick alpine
vegetation, and numerous waterfalls, possesses a certain
charm that gives it its own unique identity. The mighty
Kanchenjunga, in close vicinity, keeps a constant vigil on
the town, as if guarding it from monsters and evil spirits..

Pelling Attractions
and beyond
Pelling is much more than Kanchenjunga. There are numerous facets to the
town in general, and the entire region as a whole. The area is a part of the
Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit that involves the Pemayangtse
monastery, Khecheopalri lake, Rabdentse ruins, Tashiding monastery,
Dubdi monaster (Yuksom) and the Sanga Choeling monastery.
Besides the spiritual connectivity, Pelling has lots in store for the
adventure aficionado too. It serves as a base for numerous treks, the most
famous being the Dzongri/Goecha La trek.
When I think of Pelling, I think of smiling faces, school boys and girls
playing football, long walks with nobody but the chirping birds to
accompany you; along with a sight of a Buddhist monk or of a trekker
trying to make a move forward.
From a regular tourist point of a view, theres no dearth of options. These
are the 5 places, which I think, should be on the topmost priority list of
someone whos out there to be face to face with the towns and the
regions main attractions:

Pemayangtse Monastery
It is one of the most well known monasteries in Sikkim. Built in
the 17th century, it also happens to be one of the oldest in the
state.

Khecheopalri Lake
(34kms)
This heavenly lake, believed to be a wish fulfilling lake, is revered
both by Hindus and Buddhists. Serene, yet striking, you have to
be at one of its corner to feel the divinity.

Rabdentse Ruins
Now in ruins, Rabdentse used to be the second capital of the
Kingdom of Sikkim from 1670-1814. Destroyed by the Gurkha
army, only few structures remain in the compound, that provide a
hint as to what might and grace the place would have held in its
heydays.

Kanchenjunga Falls (28kms)

It falls en route Yuksom. The road side falls are definitely are
definitely worth a visit. They are not that huge, but grander than
the Rimbi falls, which you will pass by before reaching here.

Singshore Bridge (25kms)

With a tag of being the second highest suspension bridge in all of
Asia, the Singshore Bridge is one of the landmarks of Sikkim.

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