How to Reach Pelling? (By Road, Air & Train)

Pelling is a small town situated at an elevation of 6800 feet above sea level, which offers a vibrant culture, rich history and panoramic views to the travelers. Pelling offers breathtaking scenarios that helps in attracting tourists across different parts of India.

This town also serves as base for treks and is covered with waterfalls and alpine vegetation. There are also different travel options to visit Pelling based on your budget and travel style.

By Road

Travelling to Pelling via road offers a memorable experience to the tourists. Travelling via roadways offers flexibility towards travelling to destinations as you will be able to make stops at your desired place. Starting the journey towards Pelling begins at Siliguri, when you have to reach.

After reaching Siliguri, you can travel to Pelling, situated at a distance of 126 km. The travel time to reach were may take around 4 hours and 40 minutes. There are also direct bus services offered from Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Pelling.

Bus Service from Siliguri to Pelling

There are also options available for both private and public taxi service in Siliguri to help in travelling to Pelling. You can also rent bikes from the bike rental shops around Siliguri, based on your preference and budget.

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By Train

The nearest railway station to Pelling is the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), situated at a distance of 9.5 km from Siliguri. After reaching NJP, you can hire a private cab to travel to Pelling. However, being only one bus direct to Pelling, you need to ensure reaching before the time.

Again, there are also break journey that can be possible from Siliguri, such as Jorethang, situated 82.2 km from Siliguri. There is also direct bus to Jorethang from Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus departing at 2 PM and 3 PM and will require 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours to reach the destination.

After reaching Jorethang, you will need to travel additionally for around 1 hour and 30 minutes covering a distance of 44.6 km.          

Bus Service from Siliguri to Jorethang

By Air

The nearest airport to Pelling is Pakyong Airport (PYG), located at a distance of 107 km from Pelling. it helps in connecting two major Cities such as Delhi and Kolkata. After reaching Pakyong Airport, you can hire a taxi to Pelling, which will take around 5 hours and 15 minutes to cover a distance of 107 km between the two destinations.

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Frequently Asked Question

Which railway station is near to Pelling?

At present, the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the nearest railway station to Pelling, which is placed at a distance of 127 km and takes around 4 hours and 23 minutes to reach. However, by December 2024, it is expected that te Sivok-Rangpo railway line will be in operation, that will reduce the traveling distance to around 88 km.

How do I get to Pelling by air?

There are no airports at Pelling, but you can fly to Pakyong airport either from Delhi or Kolkata and then you can reach Pelling by traveling a distance of 107 km by cab with a traveling time of 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Is there a train from Gangtok to Pelling?

No, at present there are no train lines in between Gangtok to Pelling

Can we see snow in Pelling?

Yes, during the winter months you can witness snow in Pelling, which is between December to February. 

Which month is best for Pelling?

The best time to visit Pelling is between the months of February till May, when summer season begins and you will get pleasant weather. The temperature during this season will range between 10°C to 20°C, which makes it deal for sightseeing.