FIRST SKYWALK IN INDIA

Tripoto
18th Apr 2021
Photo of FIRST SKYWALK IN INDIA by Daivanshi Gupta
Day 1

INDIA’S FIRST GLASS SKY WALK – PELLING (WEST SIKKIM)😃

Did you know about it? Yes now India has its own sky bridge situated in Pelling at an altitude of 7,200 feet above the sea level along with the fourth tallest statue of Chenrezig. This place is known as PELLING SKYWALK. 

HOW TO REACH ?

There is no railway station or airport in Pelling so you can hire a taxi from Gangtok or Silliguri to reach pelling. On the way From Gangtok you can visit Ravangla (BUDDHA PARK) and Namchi Char Dham Mandir. 

Where to stay?

MAGPIE PUCCHU VILLAGE RESORT (4STAR PROPERTY) with amazing service and mesmerising views.

Skywalk Timings

The opening hours of Pelling Skywalk is from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Entry Fee

Indian Citizens – 50 INR

Foreigners – 100 INR

Nearby Attractions

Interestingly, you will find many places to visit nearby the Pelling Skywalk. So, make sure you have a look at these places too.

Sanga Choeling Monastery

Khecheopalri Lake

Rabdentse Ruins

Singshore bridge (The bridge has a height of over 100 m and 240 m in length, is the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest bridge in Asia.) 

FUN FACT-

While walking on the bridge you have to open your shoes and socks so that you can actually feel that you are walking on a glass bridge.

Photo of FIRST SKYWALK IN INDIA by Daivanshi Gupta
Photo of FIRST SKYWALK IN INDIA by Daivanshi Gupta
Photo of FIRST SKYWALK IN INDIA by Daivanshi Gupta
Photo of FIRST SKYWALK IN INDIA by Daivanshi Gupta