Editing Pelling

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[[File:Sunrise over Kangchenjunga.jpg|thumb|Sunrise over the [[Mount Kangchenjunga]] at Pelling, Sikkim, India.]]

'''Pelling (པད་གླིང་། )''' is a hill station in ( རྒྱལ་ཤིང་རྫོང་།) [[Gyalshing district]] of [[Sikkim]], [[India]]. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of {{Convert|2150|m|ft|abbr=on}}. The town is located at a distance of 10&nbsp;km from [[Gyalshing|Gyalshing city]], the district headquarters and 131&nbsp;km from Gangtok. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However, with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up.

== Location and surroundings ==
The [[Himalayas]] and the [[Kanchenjanga]] may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. Pelling also forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in West Sikkim. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside. In the months of winter, Pelling is sometimes covered with a blanket of snow.

Pelling is 115&nbsp;km from the state capital [[Gangtok]] and about 135&nbsp;km from [[Siliguri]], the nearest railhead and airport. Regular jeeps connect Pelling to the towns of [[Jorethang]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Namchi]]. The nearest airport is [[Bagdogra airport]].

Most of the people of Pelling are [[Buddhist]]s and speak the [[Sikkimese language]]. Other languages spoken are [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Hindi]], and [[Indian English|English]].

== Tourist attractions ==
Places to visit in and around Pelling include the local [[monastery|monasteries]], rock garden, [[waterfall]], the holy rock of [[Rani Dhunga]], the imposing double-pronged [[Kanchenjungha]] Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the [[Changey Falls|Changey Waterfalls]], and the [[Khecheopalri Lake]] holy to [[Buddhists]].

Rabdentse Palace Ruins - [[Rabdentse]] was the second capital of the former [[Kingdom of Sikkim]] from 1670 to 1814. The capital city was destroyed by the invading [[Gurkha]] army and only the ruins of the palace and the [[Stupa|chortens]] are seen here now. However, the ruins of this city are seen close to Pelling and in West Sikkim district in the Northeastern Indian state of present-day Sikkim; Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim which is close to the ruins.

[[Pemayangtse Monastery]] - It was built in 1705 located in Pemayangtse (2&nbsp;km from Pelling). The Buddhist monastery was founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. Built as a three storied structure, the monastery depicts paintings on its walls and statues of saints and [[Rinpoche]]s, deified in various floors.

Darap Village - A small village about 7&nbsp;km on the way to [[Yuksom]]. It is mostly occupied by the [[Limbu people|Limbu]] tribe including small populations of other communities as well.

Rimbi Waterfall - Situated 5&nbsp;km from Darap en route to [[Khecheopalri Lake|Khecheopalri]]. It is the oldest in West Sikkim being constructed in early 70s during the reign of the last Sikkimese King. The state government has developed the Sewaro Rock Garden here which is complete with rocks, pathways, pools, manicured gardens etc.

Kanchenjunga Falls - Further 18&nbsp;km from Rimbi River and about 28&nbsp;km from Pelling. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sikkim and is normally active throughout the year.

[[Changey Falls|Changey Waterfall]] - 10&nbsp;km from Pelling.

[[Sanga Choeling Monastery]] - Situated on a ridge above Pelling and overlooking the famous [[Pemayangtse Monastery]]. Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the State.

[[Chenrezig statue and skywalk|Pelling Sky Walk and Chenrezig Statue]] - A new attraction near Sanga Choeling is the gigantic 137 feet statue of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) and a transparent Sky Walk made of glass that leads to the statue. It was opened in November 2018 and since then it has attracted significant footfall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://travellingslacker.com/pelling-skywalk-chenrezig-sanga-choeling/|title=Pelling Skywalk to Chenrezig Statue near Sanga Choeling|last=Narzary|first=Jitaditya|date=2019-01-24|website=The Travelling Slacker|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>

Other locations close to Pelling are [[Yuksom]], [[Rinchenpong]], Dzongri and [[Hee Burmiok]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.darjeeling-tourism.com/darj_00018d.htm | title=Pelling Tourism  | publisher=Darjeeling Tourism | accessdate=10 June 2018 }}</ref>

Singshore Bridge - Singshore Bridge is located around 26&nbsp;km away from Pelling. The bridge has a height of over 100 m and 240 m in length, is the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest bridge in Asia.

[[File:Singshore Bridge, Pelling, Sikkim.jpg|thumb|Singshore Bridge, Pelling]]

== Pelling Helipad ==
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| name         = Pelling Helipad
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| caption      = Pelling Helipad
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| location     = Pelling, [[Sikkim]]
| elevation-f  = 7200
| elevation-m  = 2150
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Pelling has a helipad ground though there is no regular air service. Helicopters can connect Pelling with Gangtok on request and in emergency.

== Education Institutes ==

Government Senior Secondary School.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{wikivoyage-inline|Pelling}}
*[https://www.redcherrypelling.com/ Hotel Red Cherry Pelling] 

[[Category:Cities and towns in Gyalshing district]]