Offering jaw-dropping views of the Himalayas and therefore the snow-capped Kanchenjunga (Khangchendzonga), the third-largest peak within the world, Pelling, in Sikkim, may be a gorgeous tourist destination. With charming houses perched atop a wooded ridge, this hill town is framed by spectacular natural forests, making it a natural paradise. Sitting at a height of two ,150 m, Pelling may be a base for several trekking routes.

The cosy tourist town is additionally home to several prominent Buddhist monasteries and consistent with Buddhist texts, the word ‘Pelling’ refers to the religious body formed by Pema Linga, the discoverer of ancient Tibetian texts. a serious attraction here is that the Khangchendzonga Festival that’s held annually and sees activities like kayaking, promotional trekking, traditional sports and birdwatching and white-water rafting on the Rangit (Rangeet) river. The festival also witnesses a flower exhibition, which may be a colourful affair and hosts various stalls of costumes, ethnic food and traditional crafts.