Pelling Sikkim 2 Night And 3 Days Gangtok To Pelling Budget Friendly Tour

Pelling Sikkim: The first thing that comes to mind when talking about Sikkim tourist spots is Gangtok, the capital of this state. The fun of hiking in this busy city cannot be enjoyed in that sense, hence, in a quiet environment. Many people plan to visit to spend some time at Pelling, a hill town in West Sikkim.

2N/3Days Pelling tour means high travel expenses for middle-class people there are some ways to travel around Pelling even on a low budget if you know that you can travel without any travel agent. Yes, you can visit all the tourist spots within your pocket budget, not only that, in this article, you will get the entire tour budget including car rental, accommodation, and food. Also, in just one day you can go back to NJP or Ravangla from Pelling

Gangtok to Pelling

Usually, everyone planned to visit Pelling after the Gangtok tour. They plan to cover all the tourist spots here in 2 nights/3 days. But the cost of renting a car from Gangtok to Pelling is very expensive, and the hotel rent in Pelling is sky-high. Also, you will see crowds like Gangtok. But there is a solution to these problems you can come to Pelling from Gangtok by shared car.

Instead of staying in a hotel in a quiet environment, you can stay in a homestay, How to come? where to stay? We will discuss this later, let’s explore the tourist spots of  Pelling. The main attractions of Pelling are the Skywalk and Waterfalls. Like other places in Sikkim, the city is also very clean. This city is divided into three tiers Upper, Middle, and Lower Pelling.

Glass Bridge of Pelling

If you want to see India’s first glass bridge you have to come to Upper Pelling. If you come with two-wheelers, be careful. Here, the entry fee is Rs. 100 per head. It has one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Presently, it is being renovated. To see the old monastery you have to walk along the side road. Several small Buddhist stupas are scattered around. The giant statue of Lord Buddha is called chenrezig in the Tibetan language, another name is Padma Pani.

Sikkim has four statues and a new monastery that offers stunning views of Kanchenjunga. Next to the monastery is a glass bridge known as the Skywalk. Walking on it feels like you are floating in the air. The Skywalk starts from an entry/exit gate and follows a circular path, which ends at the same point. From there, you can climb stairs to reach the statue. Tourists come here to take selfies with Kanchenjunga in the background.

Singshore Bridge or Kanchenjunga Falls

Next, you can visit the Singshore Bridge or Kanchenjunga Falls, Asia’s second-highest hanging bridge. These attractions are located at the opposite end of Pelling Town. On the way to the Singshore Bridge, you will pass by the Changi Falls. The sound of falling water from above creates a beautiful atmosphere, although the road is almost destroyed by the water. If you have time, climb the side stairs to get a closer view of the waterfall. Just 12 km further, you will reach the Singshore Bridge, which connects Pelling to Uttarey.

Standing on the bridge, you will be impressed by the lush green views around you. If you cross the bridge a little further, you can see the Alpine Cherry Factory. Next, head towards the Kanchenjunga Falls. On the way, you can see the Rimbi Falls, which is named after the water that flows into the Rimbi River. There is no entry fee, but parking is limited, which often leads to traffic jams during the season.

Finally, you will reach Kanchenjunga Falls, where the entry fee is thirty rupees per person. Initially, many people mistake the small waterfalls for the Kanchenjunga Falls, but the real waterfall is up the stairs. The flow of water here is much faster than the other two waterfalls.

You can also enjoy adventure activities like ziplining for Rs 100 per person. After spending some time here, while coming back, you can visit the  Khecheopalri  Lake. This lake is very sacred to Buddhists and is known as the Wishing Lake, as it is believed that prayers made here are fulfilled. When viewed from above, the lake looks like footprints and according to legend, these are the footprints of Lord Shiva, hence it’s other name Shivalik Footprints.

You may doubt the truth of the local beliefs, but locals say that if a leaf falls into the lake, the bird picks it up immediately. Spend some time here and you can see all this for yourself. There is also a monastery on the roadside near the lake. By trekking to the top of the hill, you can get a spectacular view of the lake.

Ravangla Tourist Spot

If you are coming to Pelling from Gangtok or Ravangla, or returning to NJP from Pelling, there are two more tourist spots along the way. Ravangla in Sikkim is a great tourist spot. From here, you can visit Pelling and return on the same day, making your tour more cost-effective. 

Let’s move on to the remaining two spots. Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. There is also a museum inside the monastery where you can see historical Buddhist relics.

Next, visit Rabdentse Ruins, which you reach by trekking through the bird park. This reservoir in front does not receive direct sunlight, making the water holy. Every year, water is taken from here and worshiped at Pemayangtse Monastery on special dates.

Moving forward, the bird-watching point is surrounded by nets, and you need a ticket to enter. Trek through the jungle towards the Rabdentse Ruins; although the path is not very steep, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The quiet atmosphere makes you feel like you are uncovering a mystery.

The entry point to the ruins, which was the second capital of Sikkim. After its destruction by the Gorkha army in 1814 AD, it is now a tourist spot called Rabdentse Ruins. First, we moved towards the King’s prayer house, with the King’s Palace visible in the distance. Exploring all these spots will take two days. If you want to stay away from noise and crowds, you can stay at a homestay near Khechuperi Lake, with a minimum cost of Rs. 1000 per person. I have a review video on this homestay linked in the description box, along with phone numbers for budget and luxury hotels in Pelling.

To reach Pelling from NJP, you can take a bus or a shared car. If you want to reserve a car, the rent is Rs. 4000. For those traveling from Gangtok to Pelling, shared cars are available for Rs. 300 per person, though they are few on this route. If you plan to come to Pelling after touring Ravangla, take a shared car from Ravangla to Geyzing, then another shared car from Geyzing to Pelling, with a total cost of around Rs. 300.

For sightseeing, you can rent small or large cars from the Pelling taxi stand. Small cars cost Rs. 3000 per day, while large cars range from Rs. 4500 to Rs. 5000 per day. Fares for reserved vehicles apply only in the off-season.

Gangtok To Ravangla

If you are coming to Pelling from Gangtok or Ravangla or returning from Pelling to NJP, there are two more tourist places on the way. Rabangla is one of the best tourist places in Sikkim. From here you can go to Pelling and return on the same day, making your tour more economical. If you want to know how to get to Rabangla, where to stay and what to see, watch the video guide above for just Rs 6000.

Due to work, I stayed in Sikkim and visited Pelling with my family in a day, paying only Rs 3000 for car hire. I will share tips for traveling on a low budget later.

Let’s move on to the other two places. Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. There is also a museum inside the monastery where you can see historical Buddhist relics. After this, visit the Rabdentse ruins, which you can reach by trekking through the bird park. The reservoir in front does not receive direct sunlight, making its water holy. Every year, water from here is taken and worshipped at Pemayangtse Monastery on special dates.

Moving ahead, the bird-watching point is surrounded by nets, and you need a ticket to enter. Trek through the forest towards the Rabdentse Ruins. Though the path is not very steep, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The serene atmosphere makes you feel as if you are unraveling a mystery.

This is the entry point to the ruins, which was the second capital of Sikkim. After its destruction by the Gorkha army in 1814 AD, it is now a tourist spot called Rabdentse Ruins. First, we headed towards the King’s Prayer House, from where the King’s palace is visible from a distance. Exploring all these places will take two days. If you want to stay away from the noise and crowd, you can stay in a homestay near Khecheopalri  Lake, which costs a minimum of Rs 1000 per person.

How To Reach Pelling?

From NJP, you can take a bus or a shared car. If you want to reserve a car, the fare is Rs 4000. For those coming to Pelling from Gangtok, shared cars run from Gangtok to Pelling, which costs Rs 300 per person, although such cars are less on this route. If you plan to come to Pelling after visiting Ravangla, take a shared car from Ravangla to Geyzing, and then another shared car from Geyzing to Pelling, the total fare of which is around Rs 300.

For sightseeing, you can rent a small or big car from the Pelling taxi stand. The fare for small cars is Rs 3000 per day, while the fare for big cars is Rs 4500 to Rs 5000 per day. The fare for reserved vehicles is applicable only in the off-season. The cost of hotel fares and car rental may change according to the season. If you need any help in planning your tour, please write a comment.

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