Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue,Sikkim

• Pelling Skywalk (Glass Viewing Platform) — a panoramic platform with glass elements for unobstructed views of the Khangchendzonga (Kanchenjunga) massif and surrounding valleys.
• 137-foot Chenrezig Statue (Avalokiteshvara) — a towering white statue visible from across Pelling; often surrounded by prayer wheels, prayer flags and a landscaped courtyard.
• Prayer halls, small shrines and landscaped gardens surrounding the statue complex.
• Nearby viewpoints and short walks connecting to local monasteries (e.g., Pemayangtse) and heritage sites like Rabdentse ruins.

• Unobstructed panoramic views of the eastern Himalayan range, especially Kanchenjunga.
• Glass-floor or glass-edge sections on the skywalk that enhance the thrill and photographic opportunities.
• Large-scale religious sculpture (Chenrezig) with traditional iconography and a meditation/puja area.
• Photogenic sunrise and cloud-inversion opportunities in clear weather.

• Photography and sunrise/sunset viewing of Kanchenjunga from the skywalk.
• Meditation, offering prayers, spinning prayer wheels and attending small pujas near the Chenrezig statue.
• Short walks and light trekking around the complex and nearby viewpoints.
• Visiting nearby monasteries (Pemayangtse Monastery), Rabdentse ruins and local markets in Pelling.

October to May for the clearest views of Kanchenjunga (post-monsoon and winter months). Avoid the monsoon (June–September) when skies are cloudy and roads can be affected by landslides.

Pelling sits at ~2,000–2,200 m elevation. Expect cool to cold mornings and evenings, mild afternoons in summer. Winters (Dec–Feb) can be chilly with near-freezing temperatures; frequent cloud inversions during colder months produce spectacular scenery.

Timings are typically early morning to late afternoon (common opening hours ~06:00–18:00). A small entry/maintenance fee may be charged for the skywalk (often modest — approximately INR 20–200 depending on local management); the Chenrezig statue complex is frequently free or donation-based. Fees and hours can change, so confirm locally before visiting.

Nearest major transit hubs: Bagdogra Airport / Siliguri (approx 130–150 km) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station. Road travel to Pelling usually takes 4–6 hours by car/taxi from Siliguri/NJP depending on road conditions. Pelling town is accessible by well-travelled mountain roads; expect winding routes and occasional steep stretches. The skywalk and statue are reached by a short walk from the main Pelling area, but there are steps and some uneven paths—limited wheelchair access.

Plan 2–4 hours to visit both the skywalk and the statue comfortably (longer if you include sunrise viewing, nearby monasteries and lunch). If combining with other Pelling attractions, allow a full day.

Warm layers (fleece/jacket), hat and gloves in winter; sturdy walking shoes for uneven surfaces; sunglasses and sunscreen for sunny high-altitude light; rain jacket during monsoon. Carry a reusable water bottle.

Try local Sikkimese/Tibetan dishes such as momos, thukpa, gundruk, and regional tea/fermented items. Souvenirs include thangka paintings, prayer flags, handwoven woolens, carpets, and Buddhist artefacts (small prayer wheels, beads).