Pelling guide
Packing List
What to pack for Pelling
In November, Pelling is typically cool, typically dry (7 to 15°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Pelling essentials
- Warm layers.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Eat at hotel restaurants and established local eateries. Momos and thukpa from busy stalls are safe. Always drink bottled or...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Do not consume alcohol near monasteries
- Local SIM: Moderate. BSNL most reliable in West Sikkim. Jio/Airtel 4G in Pelling town area. Signal drops on mountain...
- Overpriced tour packages for Kanchenjunga viewpoints — compare rates at multiple agencies
- Peak season in November: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery