No town in Sikkim stands closer to the third-highest mountain on Earth. Pelling, the serene capital of West Sikkim at around 6,800 feet, is the place where Kanchenjunga fills the morning sky — so near it feels like you could reach out and touch the snow. But Pelling is far more than a viewpoint. It holds India's first glass-bottom skywalk, the oldest monasteries in Sikkim, the ruins of a vanished royal capital razed by an invading army, a 3,500-year-old wishing lake the birds keep spotless, and a waterfall born from Kanchenjunga's own glaciers. Best of all: West Sikkim needs no special permit for Indians. Book your Pelling sightseeing cab with EasyGoCab and stand face to face with the Himalayas.

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⚠️ Singshore Bridge lies on the opposite (Dentam) route — best added as a second day. EasyGoCab plans a 2-day Pelling itinerary so you skip nothing.

Step out onto a transparent glass floor, 7,200 feet above sea level, with nothing but air and the valley far beneath your feet — and the whole Kanchenjunga range filling the sky ahead. The Pelling Skywalk, inaugurated in 2018, is India's first glass-bottom skywalk — a feat of engineering that juts dramatically out over the hillside and has become the single most popular attraction in all of Pelling. But the skywalk is only the beginning. It leads to a towering 137-foot statue of Chenrezig — Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, the earthly manifestation of the eternal Buddha Amitabha — rising serene and golden on the hilltop, flanked by rows of glittering golden prayer wheels lining the stairway. The foundation of the statue was consecrated by the Dalai Lama, and the surrounding complex of mandalas and prayer halls is rich with Buddhist art and symbolism. On a clear morning, the combination is overwhelming: the glass underfoot, the giant compassionate gaze of Chenrezig above, and the snow wall of Kanchenjunga glowing on the horizon. Your Pelling sightseeing cab with EasyGoCab starts the day at this modern marvel.

Why the Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue Is So Special

• India's first glass-bottom skywalk (inaugurated 2018) — a transparent walkway jutting out at 7,200 ft with the valley far below and Kanchenjunga filling the sky
• Leads to a 137-foot statue of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) — the Bodhisattva of Compassion, the earthly form of Buddha Amitabha — rising golden on the hilltop
• The statue's foundation was consecrated by the Dalai Lama, and the stairway is lined with rows of glittering golden prayer wheels
• The most popular attraction in Pelling — a genuine thrill for families, photographers, and first-time visitors alike
• Unobstructed panorama of the Kanchenjunga range on a clear day — the skywalk frames the mountains like nowhere else
• Mandalas, prayer halls, and Buddhist art around the complex add depth to the spectacle

Best Time to Visit the Pelling Skywalk

• Best time of day: Early morning (8–10 AM) for the clearest Kanchenjunga views before cloud builds
• Best season: March–May and October–December for sharp mountain visibility
• Open ~8 AM – 5 PM. Entry ₹20 (Indians) / ₹50 (foreigners). Avoid on heavily overcast days.

In the year 1705, on a hilltop at 6,840 feet, Lama Lhatsun Chempo completed a monastery that would become one of the most important in all of Sikkim. Its name, Pemayangtse, means "Perfect Sublime Lotus" — and it was created for a singular purpose. Pemayangtse was built exclusively for the ta-tshang — the "pure monks" of perfect lineage: celibate, of unbroken descent, and physically flawless. Only such monks could be ordained here — and remarkably, that ancient tradition is still retained to this day. As the headquarters of the Nyingma order, the oldest of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, Pemayangtse Monastery in Pelling is a place of profound spiritual authority, its red-hatted monks chosen from among the Bhutias of Sikkim. Inside, the three floors hold golden idols, ancient manuscripts, the king and queen's robes, and exquisite murals — but the crowning treasure sits on the top floor: a breathtaking seven-tiered wooden model of Guru Rinpoche's heavenly palace, Sangtok Palri, said to have been carved single-handedly by one monk over five years. Standing on a hilltop overlooking the ruins of the old royal capital, with Kanchenjunga behind, Pemayangtse is the soul of West Sikkim. Your EasyGoCab driver brings you to this 300-year-old sanctuary.

Why Pemayangtse Monastery in Pelling Is So Special

• Completed in 1705 — one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim and the headquarters of the Nyingma order, the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism
• Built exclusively for the "ta-tshang" — pure monks of perfect, celibate lineage, physically flawless — and that tradition is still retained today
• Its name means "Perfect Sublime Lotus"; its red-hatted monks are chosen from among the Bhutias of Sikkim
• The top floor holds the seven-tiered wooden model of Guru Rinpoche's heavenly palace (Sangtok Palri) — said to be carved single-handedly by one monk over five years
• Three floors of golden idols, ancient manuscripts, royal robes, and murals — a living museum of Sikkimese Buddhist heritage
• Stands at 6,840 ft overlooking the Rabdentse ruins, with magnificent Kanchenjunga views — the spiritual heart of West Sikkim

Best Time to Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Pelling

• Best time of day: Morning, for prayers and the clearest mountain backdrop
• Best for the Chaam dance: February (28th–29th of the 12th Tibetan month)
• Open ~8 AM – 4 PM. Entry ~₹20. Photography not allowed inside; modest dress required.

For nearly a century and a half, from 1670 to 1814, the kings of Sikkim ruled from a great palace on a forested ridge near Pelling. This was Rabdentse — the second capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim, the seat of the Chogyals, a flourishing royal city from which an entire Himalayan kingdom was governed. And then the invading Gorkha army came, and Rabdentse was destroyed — the palace reduced to rubble, the capital abandoned, the kingdom's heart torn out. Today, Rabdentse Ruins in Pelling are reached by a quiet, atmospheric 15-minute walk through dense, birdsong-filled forest, emerging suddenly onto a clearing where the weathered stone walls of the royal palace still stand — the throne platform, the royal chambers, the stone chortens where the kings once worshipped — all open to the sky, silent, haunting, and deeply moving. And from this hilltop, where Sikkim's kings once gazed out over their realm, unfolds one of the finest views of the Kanchenjunga range in all of Pelling. An ASI-protected monument where history and mountain meet, it is a place to walk slowly and feel the weight of a vanished kingdom. Your Pelling sightseeing cab with EasyGoCab brings you to its forest gate.

Why Rabdentse Ruins in Pelling Is So Special

• The second capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim (1670–1814) — the royal seat of the Chogyals for nearly 150 years
• Destroyed by the invading Gorkha army — the evocative stone ruins of the former palace are all that remain of a vanished royal city
• Reached by an atmospheric 15-minute forest walk alive with birdsong, emerging onto the open, silent ruins — throne platform, royal chambers, and chortens
• An ASI-protected monument — a rare, tangible link to Sikkim's royal history
• Offers one of the finest Kanchenjunga views in Pelling — the same vista the kings of Sikkim once surveyed
• Sits just below Pemayangtse Monastery — the two pair perfectly, monastery and ruined capital, on one hilltop

Best Time to Visit Rabdentse Ruins, Pelling

• Best time of day: Morning for clear mountain views and cool forest walking
• Best season: October–December and March–May
• Open ~10 AM – 5 PM. Entry free. Wear comfortable shoes for the forest walk.

Even older than Pemayangtse, perched on a quiet ridge-top above Pelling, stands Sangacholing Monastery — founded in 1697 and counted among the very oldest monasteries in all of Sikkim. For centuries the only way to reach it was a steep, beautiful four-kilometre walk along a forest track winding through rich, ancient woodland — a pilgrimage in itself, and still the loveliest way to arrive, though the Pelling Skywalk now stands close by. Sangacholing in Pelling (the name means "island of esoteric teaching") is a place of deep, weathered serenity — old clay statues, faded murals, the smell of incense and butter lamps, and a profound stillness far from the crowds. The lamas here recite their sacred hymns on the tenth day of every month of the Tibetan calendar. And because it sits high on its forested ridge, the monastery commands a spectacular, sweeping view of the Pelling valley and the Kanchenjunga range — considered by many the finest viewpoint in the area. Ancient, peaceful, and gloriously perched, Sangacholing is for those who want to feel the oldest soul of Sikkimese Buddhism. Your EasyGoCab driver brings you to the ridge.

Why Sangacholing Monastery in Pelling Is So Special

• Founded in 1697 — one of the very oldest monasteries in all of Sikkim, even older than Pemayangtse
• The name means "island of esoteric teaching" — a place of weathered, ancient serenity with old clay statues and faded murals
• Traditionally reached by a steep, beautiful 4 km forest walk along an old pilgrim track — still the loveliest way to arrive
• The lamas recite sacred hymns on the tenth day of every Tibetan month
• Perched high on a forested ridge with a spectacular sweeping view of the Pelling valley and Kanchenjunga — considered one of the finest viewpoints in the area
• Sits close to the Pelling Skywalk and Chenrezig statue — ancient monastery and modern marvel side by side

Best Time to Visit Sangacholing Monastery, Pelling

• Best time of day: Morning for prayers, soft light, and clear valley views
• Best season: October–December and March–May
• Open ~7 AM – 5 PM. Entry free. Modest dress required.

Hidden in a forested bowl about 31 km from Pelling lies a lake so sacred that two faiths revere it as one. Khecheopalri Lake — known locally as Kha-Chot-Palri, "the heaven of Padmasambhava" — is a wishing lake, holy to both Buddhists and Hindus, where pilgrims believe a heartfelt wish made on its still waters will come true. Estimated to be around 3,500 years old, the lake is wrapped in dense, protected forest and profound silence. But its most famous quality is almost magical: not a single leaf is ever allowed to rest on its surface. The birds of the surrounding forest are said to swoop down and pick up every leaf the moment it falls — keeping the sacred water perpetually, impossibly clean. Whether you see it as devotion, ecology, or miracle, the spotless mirror of Khecheopalri in Pelling reflecting the forested hills is a deeply moving sight. A wooden boardwalk leads through the trees to a viewing platform draped in prayer flags, and in spring the Maghe Purne festival fills the shore with floating lamps and offerings. It is one of the holiest and most serene places in all of Sikkim. Your Pelling sightseeing cab with EasyGoCab takes you to its forest edge.

Why Khecheopalri Lake in Pelling Is So Special

• A sacred wishing lake revered by both Buddhists and Hindus — pilgrims believe a heartfelt wish made here will be fulfilled
• Famous for a near-magical phenomenon: birds pick up every fallen leaf the moment it touches the water, keeping the surface perpetually spotless
• Estimated to be around 3,500 years old — one of the oldest and holiest lakes in Sikkim, wrapped in protected forest and silence
• Locally called Kha-Chot-Palri, "the heaven of Padmasambhava"; its shape is said to resemble a footprint
• A wooden boardwalk through the forest leads to a prayer-flag-draped viewing platform over the still, reflective water
• The Maghe Purne festival fills the shore with floating lamps and offerings — a magical time to visit

Best Time to Visit Khecheopalri Lake, Pelling

• Best season: October to February for clear, serene conditions
• Best for the festival: Maghe Purne (around April)
• Open daylight hours. Entry free. Maintain silence — it is a sacred site.

About 28 km from Pelling, on the road toward Khecheopalri and Yuksom, the forest suddenly fills with the roar of falling water. This is Kanchenjunga Falls — one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in all of Sikkim — and its name is no accident. Local belief holds that this perennial torrent originates high up in the glaciers of Mount Kanchenjunga itself, the third-highest mountain on Earth, carrying the meltwater of the great peak down through the forest in a thundering, multi-tiered cascade. Hidden until recent years, Kanchenjunga Falls in Pelling gushes down a steep rock face from a great height, exploding into mist and a churning pool below, surrounded by lush, dripping greenery that makes it feel like a secret deep in the jungle. A short climb of about fifty stone steps brings you to the viewing area at its foot, where the cool spray and the sheer force of the water are exhilarating. Even in the dry winter months it flows in full force — proof, the locals say, of its glacial source. It is the most photogenic natural wonder on the Pelling circuit. Your EasyGoCab driver stops here on the Khecheopalri route.

Why Kanchenjunga Falls in Pelling Is So Special

• One of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in Sikkim — a thundering, multi-tiered cascade hidden in lush forest
• Believed to originate from the glaciers of Mount Kanchenjunga itself — carrying the meltwater of the world's third-highest peak
• A perennial waterfall that flows in full force even in dry winter months — proof, locals say, of its high glacial source
• A short climb of about 50 stone steps brings you to the viewing area at its foot, into the cool spray and roar of the water
• Surrounded by dense, dripping greenery that makes it feel like a secret deep in the jungle — the most photogenic natural sight in Pelling
• Sits on the scenic Rimbi–Khecheopalri road, pairing naturally with Rimbi Falls and the orange gardens

Best Time to Visit Kanchenjunga Falls, Pelling

• Best for full flow: Post-monsoon (October) — at its most powerful
• Best for the crowds: Arrive early; the viewing area is small
• Daylight hours. Nominal fee. Footwear with grip recommended for the steps.

About 12 km from Pelling, where the clear Rimbi River tumbles over the rocks on the road toward Khecheopalri, lies one of the prettiest and most relaxed stops on the whole circuit. Rimbi Waterfall is a gentle, accessible cascade right beside the road — the water sliding down moss-green rocks into clear pools, framed by forest, easy to reach and lovely to linger by. It is a favourite spot for a riverside pause, a paddle in the cool mountain water, and a relaxed family photo. Close by lies the Rimbi Orange Garden (also called the River Orange Garden) — a peaceful orchard along the riverbank where orange trees, cardamom, and seasonal flowers grow, with shaded walking paths and gentle views. The Sikkim tourism department has also developed the nearby Sewaro Rock Garden on the Rimbi river — with landscaped rockeries, pools, zigzag paths, viewpoints, and a cafeteria — a pleasant, leisurely green space to stretch your legs. Together they make a calm, scenic interlude between the grand monasteries and the thundering Kanchenjunga Falls — the gentle, green, riverside heart of the Pelling circuit. Your Pelling sightseeing cab with EasyGoCab stops here on the way to the lake.

Why Rimbi Waterfall & Orange Garden Is So Special

• A gentle, easily accessible roadside waterfall on the clear Rimbi River — perfect for a relaxed riverside pause and a paddle in the cool water
• The nearby Rimbi (River) Orange Garden is a peaceful riverbank orchard of orange trees, cardamom, and seasonal flowers with shaded walking paths
• The adjacent Sewaro Rock Garden offers landscaped rockeries, pools, zigzag paths, viewpoints, and a cafeteria — a leisurely green space to relax
• A calm, scenic interlude between the grand monasteries and the thundering Kanchenjunga Falls
• Family-friendly and gentle — easy for all ages, with lovely river views
• Sits right on the scenic Rimbi–Khecheopalri road, an effortless add-on to the falls-and-lake route

Best Time to Visit Rimbi Waterfall & Orange Garden

• Best for oranges: November to January (orange season)
• Best for the river: October to May
• Daylight hours. Nominal entry to the gardens.

About 28 km from Pelling, near the village of Dentam, two green ridges are joined across a vast, plunging gorge by a single soaring span of steel and cable. This is Singshore Bridge — the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second-highest suspension bridge in all of Asia. Standing over 100 metres high and 240 metres long, it connects the villages of Dentam and Uttarey and is, quite simply, an engineering marvel in the middle of pristine Himalayan wilderness. To walk out onto Singshore Bridge in Pelling is a genuine thrill: the deck gently sways and vibrates beneath your feet, only one vehicle is allowed to cross at a time, and when you reach the middle and look down, the forested gorge falls away dizzyingly below, with waterfalls threading through the green and streams winding far beneath. The cool wind, the height, the gentle motion, and the immense silence of the surrounding valleys make it one of the most exhilarating stops in West Sikkim. It lies on the opposite route from Khecheopalri, so it is best enjoyed on a dedicated half-day — a worthy reason to give Pelling two days. Your EasyGoCab driver takes you out along the scenic Dentam road.

Why Singshore Bridge in Pelling Is So Special

• The highest bridge in Sikkim and the second-highest suspension bridge in Asia — over 100 m high and 240 m long
• An engineering marvel spanning a vast, plunging gorge between the villages of Dentam and Uttarey, deep in pristine Himalayan wilderness
• A genuine thrill to cross — the deck gently sways and vibrates, and only one vehicle is allowed across at a time
• From the middle, the forested gorge falls away dizzyingly below, with waterfalls and streams threading through the green
• The cool wind, the height, and the immense valley silence make it one of the most exhilarating stops in West Sikkim
• On the scenic Dentam route (opposite Khecheopalri) — the perfect centrepiece of a second Pelling day, often paired with Changey Falls

Best Time to Visit Singshore Bridge, Pelling

• Best time of day: Late morning to afternoon, clear weather
• Best season: October–December and March–May
• Daylight hours. Entry free. Avoid in high wind or heavy rain.

Just 8 km from Pelling, in a wide, fertile valley away from the tourist trail, lies a village that offers something the monasteries and waterfalls cannot: the warm, unhurried rhythm of real Sikkimese village life. Darap Village is home largely to the Limboo (Subba) community — one of the indigenous peoples of these hills — alongside Gurung, Rai, and Chettri families, living amid paddy terraces, orange orchards, cardamom groves, and traditional wood-and-bamboo homes. This is one of West Sikkim's loveliest village-tourism and homestay destinations, where you can stay with a local family, eat freshly cooked organic Sikkimese food (try the fermented delicacies, local millet wine, and fresh dairy), learn about Limboo customs and dress, and walk through fields and forest with no crowds in sight. Darap in Pelling is a place to slow right down — to watch farmers in the terraces, to hear birdsong instead of traffic, and to glimpse the authentic, everyday Sikkim that exists beyond the famous sights. It is the gentle, human heart of the Pelling circuit, and a perfect base for those who want to truly disconnect. Your Pelling sightseeing cab with EasyGoCab can include the village or arrange a homestay stop.

Why Darap Village in Pelling Is So Special

• Home largely to the indigenous Limboo (Subba) community — a window into authentic, everyday Sikkimese village life away from the tourist trail
• One of West Sikkim's loveliest village-tourism and homestay destinations — stay with a local family in traditional wood-and-bamboo homes
• Set amid paddy terraces, orange orchards, and cardamom groves in a wide, fertile, peaceful valley
• Taste freshly cooked organic Sikkimese food — fermented delicacies, local millet wine (tongba), and fresh dairy
• Learn about Limboo customs, dress, and traditions — a genuine cultural experience, not a staged one
• A place to slow right down — birdsong, fields, and forest walks with no crowds — the human heart of the Pelling circuit

Best Time to Visit Darap Village, Pelling

• Best for orchards/harvest: November to January
• Best for green paddy terraces: June to September (post-planting)
• Best overall: October to May. Homestays bookable year-round.

Just above upper Pelling, a short walk from the football ground, lies an open, flat clearing on the edge of the ridge — the Pelling Helipad. There is no regular helicopter service here anymore, and that is precisely what makes it perfect: the broad, empty platform has become the finest sunrise and sunset viewpoint in Pelling, an open balcony facing straight at the Himalayas. Arrive in the cold, dark hour before dawn, and wait as the first light touches the sky — and then, slowly, the entire Kanchenjunga range begins to glow. From the Pelling Helipad, the panorama is uninterrupted and vast: Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Pandim, Narsing, Siniolchu, and a wall of lesser peaks, all turning from grey to rose-gold to brilliant white as the sun climbs. Few experiences in West Sikkim match standing alone on this quiet platform at dawn, the cold mountain air on your face, watching the third-highest mountain on Earth catch fire with the morning. It is the perfect, peaceful way to begin — or end — a day of Pelling sightseeing. Your EasyGoCab driver can have you here in time for first light.

Why the Pelling Helipad Is So Special

• The finest sunrise and sunset viewpoint in Pelling — a broad, open ridge-edge platform facing straight at the Himalayas
• An uninterrupted, vast panorama of Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Pandim, Narsing, and Siniolchu — the peaks turning rose-gold then brilliant white at dawn
• With no regular helicopter service, the platform is a quiet, open balcony on the mountains — peaceful and uncrowded
• Just a short walk from upper Pelling (near the football ground) — an easy, rewarding addition to any itinerary
• The cold pre-dawn air and the slow ignition of the snow peaks make it one of the most memorable mountain mornings in Sikkim
• The perfect peaceful bookend — begin or end your Pelling day here

Best Time to Visit the Pelling Helipad

• Best time of day: Sunrise (arrive ~5:30–6 AM) — or sunset for golden light
• Best season: October–December for the clearest, sharpest Kanchenjunga views
• Open access, daylight hours. Free. Dress very warmly for dawn.

• Yuksom — the First Capital of Sikkim: About 40 km from Pelling, Yuksom is where Sikkim's first Chogyal was crowned in 1642, home to the historic Dubdi Monastery (the oldest in Sikkim) and the sacred Kartok Lake. It is also the trailhead for the legendary Dzongri–Goechala trek. A profound historical add-on — ask your EasyGoCab driver.
• Tashiding Monastery: One of the holiest monasteries in Sikkim, on a heart-shaped hill between the Rathong and Rangeet rivers. It is said that a single glance at Tashiding washes away sin. The sacred Bhumchu festival draws thousands. A deeply spiritual detour from the Pelling–Yuksom road.
• Changey Falls & Dentam Valley: On the scenic Singshore route, Changey Falls tumbles right beside the road, and the Dentam Valley offers beautiful rural landscapes and the famous Fambonglho views. A perfect pairing with Singshore Bridge — just ask your EasyGoCab driver to include it.