West Sikkim · Overnight hub
Geyzing
West Sikkim's district town and the quieter Yangtey ridge, 10 km from Pelling.
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- Altitude 6,500 ft
- From Gangtok 115 km · 5 hrs
- Best months October–May
- Stay Overnight hub
1. Why visit Geyzing and what to expect
Geyzing (Gyalshing) is the administrative and market centre of West Sikkim, 10 km below Pelling. The Yangtey ridge above it offers wider 360° mountain views than Pelling itself and a cluster of boutique resorts, while the town has the ATMs and the district police office for RAP extensions.
Top sights
- Gyalshing bazaar
- Yangtey 360° Kanchenjunga ridge
- Pemayangtse hill
- Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship
- Rangit river dam
2. Getting there and where you sleep
| Altitude | 6,500 ft |
|---|---|
| From Gangtok | 115 km · 5 hrs |
| Stay | Overnight hub |
| Checkpost / timing rule | No permit. District police HQ handles foreigner RAP extensions. |
| Monsoon (Jul–Sep) | Safe to visit |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Open |
Mountain roads in Sikkim average 20–28 km/h. Google Maps times are optimistic; use ours.
3. Permit, ID and medical checklist
4. Where to stay in Geyzing
4 properties from ₹1,372 to ₹4,230 per night for two.
Royal Group Oak Valley Retreat
3-Star Retreat · 1 km from Gyalshing Town, Geyzing, Sikkim 737111
- Countryside Setting
- Pet Friendly
- Airport Shuttle
₹1,372 / night ≈ ₹686 per person, twin share
Norbulingka Retreat, Yangtey-Geyzing
3-Star Hotel · Near Summit Tashigang Resort, Yangtey, Geyzing, Sikkim 737111
- Kanchenjunga View Rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
₹1,535 / night ≈ ₹768 per person, twin share
Summit Tashi Ghang Heritage Resort, Yangtey (Geyzing)
4-Star Heritage Resort · Yangtey, Near Geyzing & Pelling, West Sikkim 737111
- 360-Degree Mountain Views
- Restaurant
- Lawn
- Parking
₹2,246 / night ≈ ₹1,123 per person, twin share
Cilantro Unwind Delisso Abode, Gyalshing
4-Star Hotel · Below Zilla Panchayat Bhawan, Kyongsha, Gyalshing (Geyzing), Sikkim 737111
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
₹4,230 / night ≈ ₹2,115 per person, twin share
Geyzing FAQs
Is Geyzing a good alternative to staying in Pelling?
Yes, especially the Yangtey ridge resorts which are quieter with wider views. Pelling's sights are 10–15 minutes away.
Are there ATMs in Geyzing?
Yes. Geyzing bazaar has the most reliable ATMs in West Sikkim; Pelling's few ATMs run dry in peak season.
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