Pelling vs Ravangla
Pick Pelling for
family trips, photography, couples
Pick Ravangla for
peace and quiet, a spiritual journey, a smaller budget
| Pelling | Ravangla | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Sikkim, West Sikkim | Sikkim, Namchi, South Sikkim |
| Highest point | 2,150 m | 2,200 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. | None for Indian citizens. |
Pelling: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Ravangla: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely