NE Taxi Preferred Hotels
Where to stay in Pelling
West Sikkim, facing Kanchenjunga, close to Pemayangtse and the Rabdentse ruins. These are the 9 hotels we recommend to our guests, from luxury to good value.
Luxury
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The Elgin Mount Pandim
Pemayangtse
Former royal retreat dating from 1942, near Pemayangtse Monastery, set in eight acres with valley and Himalayan views from all rooms.
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The Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa
Naku-Chumbung, below Pelling
Resort below Pelling with Kanchenjunga-range views, a spa and sauna, and Sikkimese and multi-cuisine restaurants.
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Norbu Ghang Retreat & Spa
Pelling-Rimbi Road
Sikkimese-style cottages on Pelling-Rimbi Road with mountain-view balconies, a spa, and grounds overlooking Khangchendzonga.
Upscale
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Summit Newa Regency & Spa
Lower Pelling, Pelling-Rimbi Road
Newari-themed hotel of 20 rooms near the Skywalk and Pemayangtse, with Kanchenjunga views, a spa and heated beds.
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Summit Tashi Ghang Heritage Resort
Pelling-Sakyong-Gyalshing Road
Heritage resort of 31 rooms and cottages with electrically heated beds, close to Pemayangtse Gompa and the Rabdentse Ruins.
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Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa
Pachu, Pelling
Hotel with valley-view balconies facing pine forest and the Singalila range, with attic suites and an in-house restaurant.
Mid-range
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Hotel Sonamchen
Upper Pelling, near the old helipad
Upper Pelling hotel of 44 rooms with wooden interiors, private balconies in most rooms and a vegetarian menu.
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The Aryan Regency
Lower Pelling
Vegetarian hotel in Lower Pelling with Himalayan views, a short drive from Pemayangtse Monastery and the Rabdentse ruins.
Good value
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Hotel Garuda
Upper Pelling
Family-run hotel in Upper Pelling; reviewers note Kanchenjunga sunrise views from upper-floor rooms and reasonably priced, clean rooms.
This list is NE Taxi's own selection. Rooms, rates and availability are set by each hotel; please book directly with the hotel unless a hotel is marked for NE Taxi packages. Updated 9 November 2026.