West Sikkim, one of four administrative districts of Sikkim, UN award receiver for being World's first 100% organic state, cleanest state of country by NSSO and many more.
When we heard about Sikkim, its all about Gangtok, capital city of East Sikkim but it have much more such as Pelling of West Sikkim.
Expenses(includes my south and west sikkim trip)
Approximate cost comes to Rs 30,000/- as my total expense includes accommodation, hired transportation and food. Cost can vary on mode of transport, accommodation, peak time.
Best time to visit
March to June
September to December
I went there in first week of October'19 for excursion of 04days(south and west sikkim). Avoid travelling in monsoon as route to Sikkim witnesses problem of landslide.
How to reach
By Air:Nearest airport is Bagdogra International airport which is 138km from Pelling.
By Rail: Nearest Railway station is New Jalpaiguri Junction(NJP) which is 134km or Siliguri Junction(SJU)
By Road:One can easily get reserved(Rs 2500-6000/-) I combined my trip with south sikkim so I booked cab(2500/-) from Ravangla to Pelling(2hours).
Details in my previous blog
https://www.tripoto.com/trip/south-sikkim-city-of-chardham-replicas-60707078a7758
I reached Pelling and stayed at Hotel Phamrong(2000/-) to have wonderful view of Mt Kanchenjunga from window.
Day 4:Pelling Sightseeing
I booked cab(2000/-) from hotel for half day local sightseeing.
2km away from Pelling, one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim offers a mediative environment. This three storied building has many statues of saints and Rinpoches with antique idols and scriptures.
Sikkim unveiled world's tallest 137feet statue of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara, "one who looks with unwavering eye"), earthly manifestation of self born eternal Buddha on Nov'18.
Its a trek of approx 800m inside Bird sanctuary amidst of muddy paved roads, untouched green canopy to reach Rabdentse ruins, Capital of former Kingdom of Sikkim destroyed by invading Gurkha army.
Sidkeong Tuluku Bird park
Set in pristine wet temperate oak forests which is home to exotic species of birds covered with net.
Rough estimate
Transport
Cab from Ravangla to Pelling=2500/-
Cab in Pelling for local sightseeing=2000/-
Cab from Pelling to Siliguri/NJP=4000/-
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