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Pelling vs Dzongri

Pick Pelling for

family trips, couples, culture and heritage, an easier walk, fewer days

Pick Dzongri for

nature, adventure, camping

Pelling compared with Dzongri
PellingDzongri
RegionSikkim, West SikkimSikkim, Khangchendzonga National Park
Highest point2,150 m4,170 m
DifficultyEasyModerate
Trek distanceNo trek neededabout 40 km
Days on the ground3–47–8
Best monthsMar, Apr, Oct, Nov, DecMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyRarelyDec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Crowds in seasonModerateModerate
Daily spendabout ₹3,000about ₹2,800
GatewayBagdogra / NJPBagdogra / NJP
With kidsGreatNot advised
With seniorsGreatNot advised
PermitsNone for Indian citizens.Khangchendzonga National Park permit through the operator.

Pelling: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Dzongri: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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