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. |