19-453: Pelling is a hill station in Gyalshing district of Sikkim , India . Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,050 ft). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from Gyalshing city , the district headquarters and 131 km from Gangtok. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However, with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with
38-559: A ranking of 608th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 117 inhabitants per square kilometre (300/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 10.58%. It has a sex ratio of 941 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 78.69%. After bifurcation the district had a population of 71,675. 5.60% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 3,391 (4.73%) and 31,847 (44.43%) of
57-528: A transparent Sky Walk made of glass that leads to the statue. It was opened in November 2018 and since then it has attracted significant footfall. Other locations close to Pelling are Yuksom , Rinchenpong , Dzongri and Hee Burmiok . Singshore Bridge - Singshore Bridge is located around 26 km away from Pelling. The bridge has a height of over 100 m and 240 m in length, is the highest bridge in Sikkim and
76-400: Is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelling and Yuksom . Local people also call it as Pallo-Sikkim and Sano-Sikkim commonly. Gyalshing district is the site of the ancient state capital Yuksom . It served as Sikkim's capital beginning in 1642 for almost 50 years until it was shifted to Rabdentse . The district was under the occupation of
95-644: Is a small town in West Sikkim near Pelling in India . It is known for its mountain biking, nature walks, hiking, excursions, and the traditions and customs of the Limboo , Sherpa , Bhutia, Lepcha , and Nepalis . Martam is a small village located in west Sikkim near to Bermiok Bazar. The village is rich in Limboo traditions and customs and is famous for the Limboo community temple. The first Limboo community temple
114-501: Is situated in Legship in the district. Languages of Gyalshing district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 51.85% of the population in the district spoke Nepali , 22.61% Limbu , 8.68% Lepcha , 7.05% Bhotia , 2.69% Sherpa , 1.55% Rai and 1.48% Hindi as their first language. Gyalshing district houses a great diversity of flora and fauna, many of which are used by Indigenous and local communities. Since most of
133-547: Is the oldest in West Sikkim being constructed in early 70s during the reign of the last Sikkimese King. The state government has developed the Sewaro Rock Garden here which is complete with rocks, pathways, pools, manicured gardens etc. Kanchenjunga Falls - Further 18 km from Rimbi River and about 28 km from Pelling. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sikkim and is normally active throughout
152-598: The Nepalese for 30 years in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. After Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–16), the district was returned to Sikkim. Gyalshing district covers an area of 1,166 square kilometres (450 sq mi). Attractions include the Khecheopalri Lake , where, according to legend, not a leaf is allowed to fall on the surface of the lake and the Dubdi Monastery , the first monastery of
171-414: The district is hilly it enjoys a temperate climate. Above 3,800 m (12,000 ft) the slopes are full of rhododendron forests. In 1977, the district became home to Khangchendzonga National Park , which has an area of 1,784 km (688.8 sq mi). It shares the park with North Sikkim district . Gyalshing district is divided into two sub-divisions: Hee Burmiok Hee Bermiok
190-498: The local monasteries , rock garden, waterfall , the holy rock of Rani Dhunga , the imposing double-pronged Kanchenjungha Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Changey Waterfalls , and the Khecheopalri Lake holy to Buddhists . Rabdentse Palace Ruins - Rabdentse was the second capital of the former Kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814. The capital city was destroyed by the invading Gurkha army and only
209-582: The months of winter, Pelling is sometimes covered with a blanket of snow. Pelling is 115 km from the state capital Gangtok and about 135 km from Siliguri , the nearest railhead and airport. Regular jeeps connect Pelling to the towns of Jorethang , Kalimpong and Namchi . The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport . Most of the people of Pelling are Buddhists and speak the Sikkimese language . Other languages spoken are Nepali , Hindi , and English . Places to visit in and around Pelling include
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#1732798010059228-453: The population respectively. The people are mainly of Limbu descent. Other ethnic groups include the Lepcha and Bhutia communities. Nepali is the most widely spoken language in the district. Hinduism is followed by majority of the people in the district. Buddhism followed by a considerable population. The Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple , a major Hindu pilgrimage centre in Sikkim,
247-475: The roads being repaired and hotels being set up. The Himalayas and the Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. Pelling also forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in West Sikkim. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside. In
266-549: The ruins of the palace and the chortens are seen here now. However, the ruins of this city are seen close to Pelling and in West Sikkim district in the Northeastern Indian state of present-day Sikkim; Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim which is close to the ruins. Pemayangtse Monastery - It was built in 1705 located in Pemayangtse (2 km from Pelling). The Buddhist monastery
285-516: The second highest bridge in Asia. Pelling has a helipad ground though there is no regular air service. Helicopters can connect Pelling with Gangtok on request and in emergency. Government Senior Secondary School. Gyalshing district Gyalshing District or Geyzing District is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim . Its headquarter is Geyzing , also known as Gyalshing . The district
304-418: The state. The district was previously divided into 5 assembly constituencies . The economy is mainly agrarian, despite most of the land being unfit for cultivation owing to the precipitous and rocky slopes. Roads are in poor condition owing to the frequent landslides. According to the 2011 census Gyalshing district has a population of 136,435, roughly equal to the nation of Grenada . This gives it
323-459: The year. Changey Waterfall - 10 km from Pelling. Sanga Choeling Monastery - Situated on a ridge above Pelling and overlooking the famous Pemayangtse Monastery . Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the State. Pelling Sky Walk and Chenrezig Statue - A new attraction near Sanga Choeling is the gigantic 137 feet statue of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) and
342-578: Was built at Martam West Sikkim and unveil in 1996 by honorable Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling . Mahatma Teyongsi Srijunga was born in Martam and was later killed by there by the Bhutia. Every year during the full moon of December, the Limboo people celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Srijunga in the temple courtyard. This is followed by Limboo dance, prayer, Puja, priest dance, and Nepali Maruni dance. Boys and girls usually wear traditional attire for
361-489: Was founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. Built as a three storied structure, the monastery depicts paintings on its walls and statues of saints and Rinpoches , deified in various floors. Darap Village - A small village about 7 km on the way to Yuksom . It is mostly occupied by the Limbu tribe including small populations of other communities as well. Rimbi Waterfall - Situated 5 km from Darap en route to Khecheopalri . It
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