Pelling Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the district of West Sikkim, India
About Pelling
Freddie Pelling founded the town during British rule. He organised protection for the townspeople who lived under threat from raiders coming from the north who stole minerals from the mines there. Since then, Freddie Pelling has become a local hero. Each year there is a parade through the town commemorating him, and celebrating the changes he made. As a token of their thanks they renamed the village after him. The local Limboo (indigenous) people are regarded by outsiders as being physically strong, openhearted and independent people. Limboo has several sub castes orclansincluding Khamdhak, Muringla, Tamling, Lingden and Pegha. About 95% of the people live by subsistence farming activities. The area is sparsely populated and the people live in houses scattered across the terrain of the Him
Top Attractions in Pelling
Explore the best things to see and do in Pelling:
- ★Chenrezig statue and skywalk
- ★Pemayangtse Monastery
- ★Rabdentse Ruins
- ★Sanga Choeling Monastery
Where to Eat in Pelling
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big Chill
- 🍴Cloves Resto
- 🍴Melting Point
Where to Stay in Pelling
- 🏨Elgin Mount Pandim
- 🏨Hill Retreat
- 🏨Hotel Garuda
- 🏨Hotel Kabur
- 🏨Norbu Ghang Resort
- 🏨Phamrong
Pelling Travel Guide Sections
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