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Primary Attraction
Table 11: Hero/ Signature Attractions and Primary Attractions of Gyalshing
1. Pemayangtse Monastery (Signature Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | 20 Rs |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | Parking
Souvenir Shops Public toilet |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Snowy mountains, Historic structure, Buddhist Rituals & Ceremony, Festival celeberations |
Accessibility & Circulation | It is approximately 2 km before Pelling while driving from Geyzing. It nests on a hill overlooking the valleys below. |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
2. Sky Walk / Sanga Choeling Monastery (Signature Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | – |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | 50 |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | Souvenir Shops
Cafeteria/ Hotel/ Street Vendors |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Knowing the history
Walk on glass bridge |
Accessibility & Circulation | It is 10 km from Gyalshing and can be reached by reserved taxi/ cab |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
3. khecheopalri Lake (Signature Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | Parking |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Watching waterfall
Trekking, Nature photography, Spiritual meditation |
Accessibility & Circulation | Khecheopalri is 25 km from Pelling and a motorable road connects to this main tourism hub. Private operators operate daily jeep services to Pelling, Gayzing and Gangtok. From Yuksam the lake is approximately 28 kms and takes about an hours to reach . |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
4. Rabdentse Ruins (Signature Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | Public toilet |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Know the history and heritage, Photoshoots |
Accessibility & Circulation | It is approximately 3 km before Pelling while driving from Geyzing. From the main entrance, it takes 30 minutes to reach the palace ruins. |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
5. Norbu Gang, Coronation throne (Primary Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | Parking
Souvenir Shops Cafeteria/ Hotel/ Street Vendors |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Hub for Buddhist pilgrims
Visit National Park |
Accessibility & Circulation | Taxi/ Cab/ Jeep can be reserved from Gyalshing or Pelling |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
6. Sachen Campsite (Primary Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | Anytime (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | – |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Camping
Trekking |
Accessibility & Circulation | Taxi or Cab has to be booked and have to access the site from Gyalshing via Reshi bazar |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
7. Rani Dhunga (Primary Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | – |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Trekking
Hiking |
Accessibility & Circulation | It is 23 Km from Gyalshing and taxi/cab can be booked |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
8. Nub Dechenphug (Primary Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | – |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Know the structure, Beauty and heritage |
Accessibility & Circulation | It is 20 Km from Gyalshing and taxi/cab can be booked |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
9. Kanchenjunga Waterfalls (Primary Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | Parking, Cafes, Public toilet |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Watching waterfall |
Accessibility & Circulation | Taxi/ cab can be reserved till parking zone and requires a short climb of 100 steps to reach it from the car park. |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
10. Phamrong Waterfalls (Primary Attraction) | |
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Location | |
General Information | |
Timings | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Throughout the week) |
Ticketed/ Non-ticketed | No |
Tourism Amenities at the attraction | – |
Tourists Products/ Activities/ Festivals & Events Offered at the Attraction | Watching waterfall
Trekking |
Accessibility & Circulation | It is near to Tsong village and 42 Km from Gyalshing. Taxi/ Cab has to be reserved |
Any special achievements, awards/ accolade or certification received by the attraction | |
NA |
Source: Primary Survey, 2023 & Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, 2023