How To Reach Pelling

Pelling is a placid place in Sikkim. It is at a distance of 125 kms from Gangtok and 133 kms from Siliguri. Its luxuriant culture, history and nature draw numerous tourists to it. It has nice hotels and also provides tranquil walks from where you can gape in surprise at the world's third highest peak-Kanchenjunga. If this description has fascinated you, you want to go to Pelling but do not know how to reach Pelling, read the following account.

How To Reach Pelling By Air Transport

The nearest airport from Pelling is Bagdogra airport which is at a distance of 154 kms if traveled by road. The airport at Gangtok is also close to Pelling. This airport is at a distance of 89 kms when traveled by road.

How To Reach Pelling By Railways

Jalpaiguri has the railway station that is closest to Pelling. You have to cover the distance of about 187 kms by road in order to reach here. Siliguri also has railway station to provide transport to Pelling. Distance of 139 kms has to be covered to reach Siliguri from Pelling. Usually the trains come into Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri. From any of these two stations, tourists may carry on to Pelling by Toy-Train. Tourists have the options of Limo Van or bus or taxi or Land Rover in order to reach Pelling.

How To Reach Pelling By Road Transport

All weather metalled roads are linked from Pelling Siliguri, Gangtok, Kalimpong and the like. Pelling is well linked by bus and jeep services.

How To Reach Pelling By Tourist Cars or Buses

Tourist mini coaches, tourist Cars and taxis are accessible for passengers traveling between Pelling and Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri Junction or Bagdogra. These modes of transport are also available to go to visit the places of tourist attraction. They move on fixed rates. The reservations of any of these transport modes can be made through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Pelling.

Local Transport In Pelling

Between Pelling and Ghezing, tourists travel by sharing jeeps till mid or late afternoon. These jeeps run on a regular basis two times in a day for Gangtok and once in a day for Siliguri. From Pelling to Yoksum, there is no service that is direct one. A bus leaves Ghezing on daily basis. This bus travels through Legship and Tashiding. For Khecheopalri Lake also one bus leaves and passes via Pelling and two buses take you to Ghezing from Pelling and also bring you back to Pelling.

Entry Formalities

International tourists require a permit in order to enter Sikkim. This permit is available at Siliguri.

Now you are well acquainted about how to reach Pelling, so do not wait any more. Pelling is developing on a great pace but this development is unseen by the woody slopes. Now make preparations to go there. Check the avaibility of ticket; get the booking done for accommodation and start for Pelling.