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Pelling
Hill Station in Sikkim, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the surname, see Pelling (surname).
Pelling is a hill station in Gyalshing district of Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,050 ft). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from Gyalshing city, the district headquarters and 131 km from Gangtok. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However, with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up.
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Coordinates: 27.18°N 88.14°E / 27.18; 88.14 | |
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District | Gyalshing |
Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
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• Official | Sikkimese, Nepali, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 737 113 |
Telephone code | 03595 |
Vehicle registration | SK |
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