Main attraction of Pelling is Pemayangtse Monastery, located only 3 km away at an altitude of 7000ft. It is situated 6km from Gayzing town and is the most important monastery of the Nyingmapa order. It was built as a small temple in the late seventeenth century by Latsun Chembo.

Later, during the reign of the third Chogiyal Chakdor Namgyal, Gigme Pawo, the third reincarnate of Latsun Chembo, extended and rebuilt the structure into a large monastery. The main hall of the monastery covers an area of 1500 square feet.

Rabdentse is located a couple of kilometers away from Gayzing, near the Pemayangtse monastery. Rabdentse was the second capital of Sikkim and was established in the late seventeenth century by the second Chogyal of Sikkim. It was abandoned towards the end of the eighteenth century due to threats posed by the Nepalese and was shifted to Tumlong.

Khecheopari Lake, at an altitude of 6000 ft, is located on a bifurcation on the road between Gazing and Yaksum. Khecheopari means "wishing lake." The water in this lake is placid and crystal clear, with a beautiful dense forest surrounding it.

The beautiful Kanchenjunga Waterfall cascades down from a height of 100ft and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals.

Sanga Choeling Monastery: This is another Buddhist monastery located in Pelling, known for its beautiful frescoes and a popular destination for tourists interested in Tibetan Buddhism.

How to reach Pelling

1. By air: The nearest airport to Pelling is Bagdogra, located in West Bengal. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Pelling. The journey by road takes around 6-7 hours.
2. By train: The nearest railway station to Pelling is New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, located in West Bengal. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Pelling. The journey by road takes around 6-7 hours.
3. By bus: Several buses operate between Pelling and major cities in West Bengal and Sikkim. You can check with the local bus station or visit a bus booking website to find out about the availability and schedules of buses to Pelling.
4. By car: If you are traveling by car, you can reach Pelling by taking National Highway 31. The journey from Siliguri, which is the nearest major city, takes around 6-7 hours by road.

Tourists can check the regular bus service schedule from this link.