Day 2 - Pelling Sightseeing
Post breakfast, start for Pelling Sightseeing Tour in two parts:
Pelling Skywalk and Sangacholing Monastery
Pelling Skywalk is a new attraction and an engineering marvel and located just 3 km from Pelling town. The breathtaking view of Mt. Kanchanjungha makes visitors spellbound from here, and you can reach the Sangacholing Buddha Statue from here.
Rimbi Waterfalls
About 12 kms away from Pelling and about 5 kms further down from Darap village is Rimbi River Bank, which falls on the way to Khecheopalri, and Yuksam where the main attractions are the river waterfalls. A large volume of water is falling on massive rocks from a great height. It demonstrates both timelessness and power and is quite hypnotic.
Kanchenjunga Waterfalls
One of the large waterfalls in West Sikkim situated at a distance of 24 km from Pelling. It is a major tourist attraction located on a sharply curved roadside. The water is so cold, and the intensity of the fall is also high, this water is directly from Kanchanjangaparvath, Holy water. The area is a cluster of many falls, and to see the main waterfalls, one needs to climb up around 50 staircases. To visit the main fall, you need to purchase tickets at a nominal price. While Kanchenjunga Falls astonish visitors with the sight of a broad stream of water jumping deep down from a great height.
Pemyangse Monastery
The Pemyangse Monastery is a major attraction, not only because of its religious importance but also its history. The monastery that stands at an altitude of over 6,800 feet, is among the oldest in Sikkim. The monastery dates back to the 17th century and is the creation of Lama Lhatsun Chempo. The decoration within the monastery is full of impressive paintings on Buddhist themes and statues of Buddhist deities. In former times, the head lama of the monastery held the ceremony of anointing the kingdom of Chogyalov, the rulers of Sikkim. One of the main attractions of the monastery, it is on a seven-tier wooden sculpture, representing the heavenly palace of Padmasambhava and its inhabitants.
Rabdentse Ruins
Located near the Pemayangtse Monastery, this was the second capital of the Sikkim Royalty after Yuksom. The ruins of the city command a panoramic view of Khangchendzonga and the valley. You will require to walk at least 2 - 2.5 km on a small road midst of dense trees to reach there from the main road. This ruins complex is currently maintained by the Archeological Society of India.
Overnight at Pelling.
Siteseeing :
Kanchenjunga WaterFalls *
Kechopalri Lake *
Pelling Skywalk and Sangacholing Monastery *
Pemyangse Monastery *
Rabdentse Ruins *
Rimbi Waterfalls *
Night Stay: Pelling
Hotel: Pelling Crest
Meal Plan: MAP (Room With Breakfast & Dinner)