Can one go straight to Pelling from New Jalpaiguri

mridula · Dec 12th, 2006, 19:35

We are going for a week to Sikkim and after looking at some websites Pelling has caught our fancy. We want to go there straight from New Jalpaiguri after reaching there around 11 in the morning if the train is on time. Is it feasible? We plan to explore just around Pelling, so are there any places that people here would recommend? I hope one can reach Pelling in December.

greenman · Dec 13th, 2006, 12:26

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Originally Posted by mridula

We are going for a week to Sikkim and after looking at some websites Pelling has caught our fancy. We want to go there straight from New Jalpaiguri after reaching there around 11 in the morning if the train is on time. Is it feasible? We plan to explore just around Pelling, so are there any places that people here would recommend? I hope one can reach Pelling in December.

I didnt take that route but yes I'd guess it would be possible as you'd be able to stick to the valleys most of the way if you didnt go by Darjeeling.

mridula · Dec 13th, 2006, 12:31

Greenman, thanks for the reply. Another question, if we don't go to Gangtok are we missing much? We like quiet and peace and mountain peaks. Nothing else is much required. What do you all say?

Sujoy · Dec 13th, 2006, 13:41

Gangtok is best avoided. Suggest you visit Khechuperi lake and Tashiding monastery from Pelling if you have the time

clawhammer · Dec 13th, 2006, 16:17

well, Pelling can be reached via Darjeeling and Jorthang bazaar.
I think transportation may be available from Siliguri (6km from NJP)
BTW, when r u going there? I'll be going for north sikkim on Monday/Tuesday (18th or 19th of Dec)

mridula · Dec 13th, 2006, 16:39

I am going even later

and thanks a lor for the Pelling information.

somnath · Dec 13th, 2006, 16:57

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Originally Posted by mridula

..... Pelling has caught our fancy. We want to go there straight from New Jalpaiguri after reaching there around 11 in the morning if the train is on time. Is it feasible?

Possible.

- NJP to SNT (Sikkim National Transport) stand at Shiliguri town by rickshaw (25-30 Rs / rickshaw)
- SNT to Pelling by reserved jeep or a shared Jeep for Jorthang (clawhammer is rite).
- Jorthang to Pelling by shared jeep (if direct jeep is not available for Pelling take a break either at Legship or at Gezing).

Places around Pelling:
There is a standard local tour that covers khecheopalri lake, Pemayangtse Monastery, Sinsore Bridge, Kanchengungha fals etc. And a recommended short hike up to Sangakcholing Monastery from Helipad (upper Pelling). As you have enough time in hand, plz do not miss Yuksam which was the capital of Sikkim. Yuksam is the start point of Dzongri – Goecha la trek.

If you are not going to cover Gangtok:
In my opinion you are going to miss a lot. The view of Tsomgo, Baba Mandir during this time is just breathtaking ! Rumtek Monastery is a Gem, Institute of Tibetology is one of its kind, the Orchid is not a very common thing for the dwellers of plains like us so Orchid Show is something different. Overall, the cleanliness, law and order and disciplined city like Gangtok is great. no other Indian city can be compared with it. if you have some time, Mridula, plz do not miss this opportunity.

Caution :
Plz keep good backup of Pelling pix, not only in hard drive.

-

Somnath

caster · Dec 14th, 2006, 11:28

The question is whether one can reach Pelling after getting down from the train at 11.00 am or so. My experience says that it would be slightly difficult as the communication from Jorthang to Pelling is not that frequent. Would prefer to start early next morning, if no direct Jeep from SNT Bus stand is available.
Alternate, ask for the Gurudwara in Siliguri and look to hire a vehicle for Pelling directly. The last time I was there, had problems since my train reached at 12 in the noon. Hope this helps.

somnath · Dec 15th, 2006, 16:57

“as the communication from Jorthang to Pelling is not that frequent.”

- awwwww……. OK, if you say the “direct” communication from Jorthang to Pelling is not so frequent you are right. But caster, as it was mentioned in the earlier post that another break either at Legship or at Gezing might help you. Else a reserved jeep from Jorthang will be comparatively economical.

What I think, instead of spending money to stay at Shiliguri you can hire a jeep from Jorthang and reach Pelling directly.

holiday · Dec 16th, 2006, 23:17

You can visit hotel listing section in Indiamike and find some hotels of sikkim listed there.

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Originally Posted by mridula

We are going for a week to Sikkim and after looking at some websites Pelling has caught our fancy. We want to go there straight from New Jalpaiguri after reaching there around 11 in the morning if the train is on time. Is it feasible? We plan to explore just around Pelling, so are there any places that people here would recommend? I hope one can reach Pelling in December.

mridula · Jan 20th, 2007, 11:52

Now that I am back from Sikkim, the answer to my question is yes. One can go straight to Pelling after reaching New Jalpaiguri. Shared jeeps are not directly available from the station (at least we could not find them) but they are available from Siliguri. Siliguri is 7-8 km from New Jalpaiguri and can be reached by a tempo or a cycle rickshaw.

Richard Lobo · Jan 21st, 2007, 13:36

Could you tell me which hotels you stayed in sikkim and the approximate budget. I would be visiting Sikkim in April.

mridula · Jan 21st, 2007, 23:27

Richard, I have a detailed article in Sikkim posted here. Have a look and see if it helps.

http://www.gonomad.com/destinations/0701/sikkim.html

We stayed in budget hotels, if that suits you, do let me know. I can give further specifics.

Dec 12th, 2006, 19:35	#1
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,281	Can one go straight to Pelling from New Jalpaiguri We are going for a week to Sikkim and after looking at some websites Pelling has caught our fancy. We want to go there straight from New Jalpaiguri after reaching there around 11 in the morning if the train is on time. Is it feasible? We plan to explore just around Pelling, so are there any places that people here would recommend? I hope one can reach Pelling in December. __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,281	Greenman, thanks for the reply. Another question, if we don't go to Gangtok are we missing much? We like quiet and peace and mountain peaks. Nothing else is much required. What do you all say?

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Sujoy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 18	Gangtok is best avoided. Suggest you visit Khechuperi lake and Tashiding monastery from Pelling if you have the time

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clawhammer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kharagpur Posts: 137	well, Pelling can be reached via Darjeeling and Jorthang bazaar. I think transportation may be available from Siliguri (6km from NJP) BTW, when r u going there? I'll be going for north sikkim on Monday/Tuesday (18th or 19th of Dec)

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,281	I am going even later and thanks a lor for the Pelling information.

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caster Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 78	The question is whether one can reach Pelling after getting down from the train at 11.00 am or so. My experience says that it would be slightly difficult as the communication from Jorthang to Pelling is not that frequent. Would prefer to start early next morning, if no direct Jeep from SNT Bus stand is available. Alternate, ask for the Gurudwara in Siliguri and look to hire a vehicle for Pelling directly. The last time I was there, had problems since my train reached at 12 in the noon. Hope this helps.

Dec 15th, 2006, 16:57	#9
somnath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,371	“as the communication from Jorthang to Pelling is not that frequent.” - awwwww……. OK, if you say the “direct” communication from Jorthang to Pelling is not so frequent you are right. But caster, as it was mentioned in the earlier post that another break either at Legship or at Gezing might help you. Else a reserved jeep from Jorthang will be comparatively economical. What I think, instead of spending money to stay at Shiliguri you can hire a jeep from Jorthang and reach Pelling directly.

Jan 20th, 2007, 11:52	#11
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,281	Now that I am back from Sikkim, the answer to my question is yes. One can go straight to Pelling after reaching New Jalpaiguri. Shared jeeps are not directly available from the station (at least we could not find them) but they are available from Siliguri. Siliguri is 7-8 km from New Jalpaiguri and can be reached by a tempo or a cycle rickshaw.

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Richard Lobo Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PUNE (INDIA Posts: 26	Could you tell me which hotels you stayed in sikkim and the approximate budget. I would be visiting Sikkim in April.

Jan 21st, 2007, 23:27	#13
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,281	Richard, I have a detailed article in Sikkim posted here. Have a look and see if it helps. http://www.gonomad.com/destinations/0701/sikkim.html We stayed in budget hotels, if that suits you, do let me know. I can give further specifics.

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