Pelling trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
West Sikkim ridge with close-up Kanchenjunga views, old monasteries and the sacred Khecheopalri lake. The best time to visit Pelling is March to May and October to December, and June to August is best avoided (monsoon clouds hide Kanchenjunga and roads slide). Plan 3 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹950 to ₹6,350 per person per day.
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Pelling at a glance
- State
- Sikkim
- Best months
- March to May and October to December
- Best avoided
- June to August (monsoon clouds hide Kanchenjunga and roads slide)
- Suggested stay
- 3 days
- Nearest airport
- IXB, about 145 km
- Nearest railway station
- New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
- Good for
- mountains, nature, chill
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹950 budget, ₹2,650 mid-range, ₹6,350 comfort
How much does a trip to Pelling cost?
About ₹950 (budget), ₹2,650 (mid-range) or ₹6,350 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Pelling.
What to eat in Pelling
- Momos
- Thukpa
- Sel roti
Top things to do in Pelling
- Pemayangtse Monastery: 300-year-old monastery with a seven-tier wooden heaven. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹20
- Rabdentse Ruins: Ruins of Sikkim's second capital with Kanchenjunga views. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹25
- Khecheopalri Lake: Sacred wishing lake that birds keep free of leaves. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹50
- Pelling Skywalk: Glass skywalk beside a 137-foot Chenrezig statue. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹50
- Singshore Bridge: One of Asia's highest suspension bridges. about 1.5 hours. free entry
- Kanchenjunga Falls: A roaring roadside waterfall. about 1 hour. entry about ₹10
- Yuksom and Dubdi Monastery: Sikkim's first capital and its oldest monastery. about 6 hours. free entry
How to get to Pelling
To reach Pelling, the nearest airport is IXB, about 145 km away, and the nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 140 km away. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 140 km, 5.5 hours).
Frequently asked questions about Pelling
When is the best time to visit Pelling?
The best months for Pelling are March to May and October to December. June to August: monsoon clouds hide Kanchenjunga and roads slide. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Pelling cost?
On the ground in Pelling a budget trip costs about ₹950 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,650 and a comfortable one about ₹6,350, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Pelling. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Pelling?
Plan at least 3 days in Pelling. Add a day if travel to get there is long.
What should you eat in Pelling?
Try Momos, Thukpa, Sel roti.
How do you get to Pelling?
To reach Pelling, the nearest airport is IXB, about 145 km away, and the nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 140 km away. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 140 km, 5.5 hours).
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