Pelling, a beautifully located hill at a height of 6800ft initially covered with wild thick jungle providing hideouts and shelter to many indigenous wild animals of that period including Wildman( may not be yeti though). Slowly this gentle ridge attracted cattle herders, shepherds and some meditators allowing human habitation around it . This ridge being located in between two old Buddhist monasteries (Pemayangtse and Sangacholing),it took no long time to develop into a full fledged village named Pelling which remained from the name of an old monastery Pemachoeling. The monastery does not exist any longer, but, the site where Pemachoeling existed is at present day’s New Helipad area. Today, this little village Pelling has become the best chosen tourist destination in Sikkim due to its scenic location and the advantage of having the closest view of world third highest  mountain Mt. KhangChenDzonga(82525 mts) and other snow peaks from here. More than that Pelling remains the centre where all the breath taking tourist spots of West Sikkim can be easily covered in different optional sightseeing tours without involving long tiring drives as each of these spots is within the average distance of 40 kms. Some even in the walking distance i.e. not more than 3kms, some by day round hiking and some in a day round trip by motors. Pelling besides being the leading tourist destination is also the suitable take up point for both high altitude and a variety of  low altitude treks .

It offers appropriate sites for mountain biking,  rock climbing, village tours, meditations, educational studies and many more. Very cleverly connected by proper roads and bridges to all the tourist destinations and all the nearest towns( Gangtok, Darjeeling , Siliguri, Jorethang Singtam and Kalimpong ) , the town’s bus terminus and jeep stands and the nearest railway station NJP and airport Bagdogra .

Pelling is at the altitude of 2000meters that is quite moderate where the temperature in summer goes up to 25degree and comes down to 1degree in winter. It is warm and pleasant in summer and cold in winter. Clothing advisable is light wears with light jumper in summer and warm wears in winter. Rainy season is from July to  September.

Pelling is well equipped with all kinds of tourists facilities including the hotels of all categories ranging from the low budget tourist guest houses to middle and high standard hotels and resorts , the government registered travel agency offices , Restaurants and fast-food corners for all kinds of cuisines including local Sikkimese food, variety shops and internet and communication centers.

Festivals in West Sikkim can be visited from Pelling.