Pedong 
                    (A new destination in Himalaya) 
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                    A quiet resort town, PEDONG is ideal for 
                    those holiday seekers who want to spend their leisure time 
                    in serenity. Surroundings of Pedong has panoramic views of 
                    Kanchenjunga in the northwest to the Bhutan ranges in the 
                    east. Pedong has rewarding trekking trails. The forests are 
                    far richer than hills of the Darjeeling side, in and around 
                    Pedong are some places which the tourists are bound to adore 
                    and admire. Rikkissum or Rissisum: 6410 ft, a 6 km. drive 
                    from Pedong, it offers a glorious view of Kanchenjunga with 
                    a splendid view of Rishi valley in Sikkim. Ramithey: A destination 
                    from where one can enjoy the magnificent Kanchenjunga at the 
                    top and the long course of river Teesta at the foot of the 
                    surrounding hills. 
                   Tinchuley have a breath-taking 
                    view of snow-clad Sikkim Himalaya, Kasyang Valley and Cinconha 
                    plantations. 
                  Damsang fort: 7 kms form 
                    Pedong, here lie the ruins of fort built by the kings of Bhutan 
                    and an unsurpassed view of Kanchenjunga and other snow peaks. 
                    Other 
                    important destinations are the Silence Valley, Cross-Hill 
                    point and the Eco-tourism Village. 
                   Excursions : Other 
                    places of interest are  
                   
                    
                      - Lava (21 km) 
 
                      - Loleygaon (40km)
 
                      - Rishyap (16Km)
 
                      - Aritar(23 km)
 
                      - Sikkim [Nathula Pass, Changu Lake and 
                        Gangtok and other places via silk route].
 
                     
                   
                  Transports : Frequent 
                    jeep services are available between Kalimpong and Pedong. 
                    Pedong is also connected by bus services from Siliguri Twice 
                    a day. Jeeps are also available for local sightseeing. It 
                    is also connected with Darjeeling.  |