This Pelling Tour Package is designed for travellers who want to explore the main attractions of Pelling without rushing the journey. The itinerary includes three nights in Pelling, allowing enough time for local sightseeing and a separate excursion to Yuksom.
Pelling lies in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim and is known for Himalayan landscapes, Buddhist monasteries and views towards the Khangchendzonga range. Sikkim Tourism identifies the Pelling Skywalk and Sanga Choeling Monastery, Pemayangtse, Rimbi Waterfalls and Kanchenjunga Falls among the area's important tourism assets.
Travellers can learn more from the official Sikkim Tourism website.
Major Places Covered in Pelling
The sightseeing itinerary includes:
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Rabdentse Ruins
- Pelling Skywalk
- Singshore Bridge
- Khecheopalri Lake
- Rimbi Waterfalls
- Kanchenjunga Falls
Instead of covering every attraction in detail on the package page, travellers can explore our dedicated guide to the best places to visit in Pelling.
Yuksom Excursion
Day 3 includes a visit to Yuksom, an important historic destination in Sikkim.
The excursion covers places such as:
- Dubdi Monastery
- Coronation Throne / Norbugang
- Kathok Lake
Yuksom has strong historical significance because the first Chogyal of Sikkim was consecrated there in 1642. Sikkim Tourism also identifies Yuksom as an important heritage and trekking destination.
Best Time for This Pelling Trip
Spring and autumn are generally among the most suitable periods for sightseeing in Sikkim.
March to May: Pleasant weather, flowering landscapes and good sightseeing conditions.
October to mid-December: Generally preferred for clearer Himalayan views and photography.
Monsoon months can bring heavy rainfall and occasional road disruption in mountainous areas.
For detailed seasonal information, weather and packing recommendations, read our best time to visit Pelling guide.
Sikkim Tourism also identifies March–May and October–mid-December as two particularly favourable travel windows. Travellers can check the official Sikkim weather and climate guide before departure.
How to Reach Pelling
This package begins from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).
After pickup, travellers proceed by road towards Pelling.
Travel time can vary depending on:
- Road conditions
- Traffic
- Weather
- Stops during the journey
- Landslide or maintenance-related diversions
Keep sufficient buffer time when booking return flights or trains.
For detailed transportation, accommodation and trip-planning information, read our Pelling travel guide.
Permit Information for Pelling
Indian travellers visiting regular tourism areas around Pelling generally do not require the same Protected Area Permit used for restricted destinations such as Nathula or parts of North Sikkim.
Foreign nationals entering Sikkim are subject to Restricted Area Permit (RAP) requirements, and separate rules can apply to protected trekking areas.
Sikkim Tourism currently lists Pemayangtse, Khecheopalri and Yuksom among tourism areas accessible to foreign visitors with the required RAP.
Before travelling, foreign nationals should check the latest Sikkim Restricted Area Permit guidelines.