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Pelling in Sikkim is placid travel destination, situated at an altitude of 6,800 ftfrom the sea level.

Location : Pelling is about 133 km away from Siliguri (West Bengal) and 125 kmfrom Gangtok in Sikkim.

Sightseeing in Pelling (Sikkim)Pemayangste MonasteryPemayantse monastery is special because it is meant only for ta-sang lamas (pure monks).Believed to have been conceptualised and designed by the pioneer of Buddhism in Sikkim,Lhatsun Chhembo, Pemayangste soon became the nuclei of monasteries in Sikkim. Today, it isconsidered as the "premier monastery" of the State.

Sangacholing MonasteryThis monastery is located on a ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Toreach the Monastery one has to walk on steep hilly slope which lead through rich forests area.

Khecheopalri LakeKhecheopalri Lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim by the Hindus andBuddhists. The lake remains hidden in the forests. It is believed that birds do not permit even asingle leaf to float on the lake surface.

Gangtok

State : Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India.

Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.

Weather Conditions :

Summer: Max- 21C, Min - 13C;

Winter : Max -13C, Min - 0.48C; Rainfall : 325 cm per annum.

Location : New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal is about 124 km from Gangtok and Siliguri in West

Bengal is 114 km from Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in India.
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Lolegaon / LoleygaonAn important offbeat destination in Kalimpong hills, Lolegaon is 123 km from Siliguri, 54

km from Kalimpong and 24 km from Lava.

At an altitude of 1850M(5500 ft) in the midst of undulating slopes and adorned with

towering Dhupi and Cypress trees Lolaygaon / Lolegaon is the place of ethereal

wilderness.
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Map Courtsey: Gurudongma Tours & Treks

Lava:34 kms away, hidden in mists and clouds, at an altitude of 2,350 Metres, this small village, on

the old trade route to Bhutan, is surrounded by virgin pine forests. It has a lovely monastery of

Bhutanese origin and a Nature Interpretation Centre. Popular for nature exploration and bird

watching. It is also the starting point for trekking to the Neora National Park, which is a

storehouse of flora, wildlife and leads to the 3,152 metre high RacheLa tri-junction of Bhutan,

Sikkim and West Bengal, with a panoramic view of the Chola Range.

Lolegaon:Also called Kapher, is 25 kms from Lava, along a lovely forest drive. It has a heritage

forest and a view point for snow ranges of Singalila Range.

Loylegaon, West Bengal


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Just beyond the 4th Mile gully on Algarah Road when you drive to Lava from Kalimpong au-turn from the main road leads you on a 28 km ride toLoylegaon. At 5,500 - 6,000 feet Loylegaon is justlyfamous for breathtaking views of the Singalila range andfor glorious sunrises seen from Jhandidara Point.

Lolegaon/Loleygaon-Kaffer/Kafer : Another breathtaking place on the earth just 24 kmaway from lava, situated at 61000. above the sea level. You will cherish the scenic

wonders of lolegaon in the backdrop of old growth forests rich in Epiphytes, the view of

Ralli valley and the Himalaya range. A steady climb of 45 minutes from the centre will

take you to the Jhandidara, one of the most fascinating sunset point which gives you a

panoramic view of snow-clad peaks bathing in the golden rays of the sun. Explore thethrill of treks around Lava and Lolegaon and if you are adventurous enough, trek upto

Rachila chak through the Neora Valley National Park-where Wild Boar, Deer and Bearsare the main dwellers. The fabulous Heritage Forest with a beautiful hanging bridge from

the ground to the treetops will give you a new dimension of life. The peaks visible from

Lolegaon are Khang-Chen-D-Zongha, Pandim, Kabru, Siniolchu, Kong, Talung,Kumbhakarna, tome, Jopuno, Narsing, Pakichu and Simvo.

The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri, approximately 147Km from Pelling. New Jalpaiguri is connected by Indian

Railways to various major cities of India, including New Delhi,Mumbai, Kolkatta and Chennai.
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