Places To Visit In Pelling Sightseeing

Located at a distance of just 24 Kms from Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake is situated in the north-west direction of Pelling and is considered as a holy lake by Buddhists as well as Hindus. It is very popular by many names like Kha-Chot-Palri, Wishing Lake and Sho Dzo Sho.

One of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim, Pemayangtse Monastery is a famous Buddhist monastery. The Monastery was constructed in the 17th century by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. It is believed that at first it was very small in size and soon after the monastery was renovated by Jigme Pawo, the third re-embodiment of Lhatsun Chempo.

Situated in the northern district of Sikkim, Khangchendzonga National Park covers an area of 850 square Km. Khangchendzonga National Park is amidst one of the highest national parks of India. It also serves as a shelter to varied animals.

A famous 198 m suspension bridge, Singshore Bridge is situated at a distance of 5 Kms from Pelling. It was laid by connecting two hills 16 years ago and is the highest bridge of Sikkim and second highest bridge in Asia. The Bridge is located at a distance of 25 Kms from Pemayangtse Monastery.

Regarded as the second oldest monastery of Sikkim, Sangachoeling Monastery is an awesome place to visit. The Monastery is situated at a distance of 3 Kms from south west of Pelling and was built by Lhatsun Ankh Sigma in the year 1695.

Located at a distance of only 10 Kms from Pelling, Changey Waterfall is a splendid place to visit. It is located on the western slope of Pelling district of Western Sikkim and at a height of 300 meters. The waterfall is very popular among tourists for a great white line which appears due to the whiteness of the waterfall with the background of intense green vegetation.