About Pedong

Pedong

Pedong is a small village near Kalimpong, West Bengal. As this village is nearer to Kalimpong, you can take a one day trip from Kalimpong to Pedong or you can stay there. ‘Damsang Fort’ is the most popular tourist attraction in Pedong. The village is made up of Lepcha community mainly. The Last Lepcha King Gyabo Achyok used this fort to run his kingdom. But now the fort is not in use for so many years that naturally it resulted in ruins. To preserve the fort, the local Lepcha Community has been built up an association and this association has been taken the responsibilities to renovate the fort and make this fort as a major historical tourist attraction. The popular fair ‘Chaitey Mela’ held on here every year at the time of  ‘Ramnavami ‘ in the month of April. You also can find out an old Bhutanese monastery, known as Sangchen Dorjee Gompa. ‘Chaam’, a popular religious and cultural dance program helds in this monastery every year.

How to reach Pedong

By Air: Fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB): This is the nearest airport to Pedong. Hire a taxi or book a cab: From the airport, hire a taxi or book a cab to reach Pedong. The journey takes approximately 2-3 hours.

By Train: Take a train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station: This is the nearest major railway station to Pedong. Hire a taxi or book a cab: From NJP, hire a taxi or book a cab to reach Pedong. The journey takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Trains availaible from Kolkata to Jalpaiguri
Kanchenjunga Express
Testa Torsa Express
Uttarbanga Express
Padatik Express
Darjeeling Mail

By Road: Reach Siliguri: You can reach Siliguri by car, bus, or train. Hire a taxi or book a cab: From Siliguri, hire a taxi or book a cab to reach Pedong. The journey takes approximately 1-2 hours.

Weather

Best Season to Visit

Spring (March–April), Autumn (October–November), and Winter (December–February) are the best seasons to visit Pedong. These months offer clear skies, pleasant weather, and excellent views of the Himalayas along with local cultural experiences.

Month-wise Temperature (Average)

• January: 5°C – 13°C (Cool and clear with crisp air)
• February: 7°C – 16°C (Pleasant and stable weather)
• March: 10°C – 20°C (Fresh greenery and mild climate)
• April: 13°C – 23°C (Comfortable and vibrant surroundings)
• May: 16°C – 25°C (Warm but pleasant)
• June: 18°C – 26°C (Mild with occasional rain)
• July: 20°C – 26°C (Heavy rainfall and misty)
• August: 20°C – 26°C (Wet and cloudy)
• September: 19°C – 25°C (Rain gradually reduces)
• October: 14°C – 22°C (Clear skies and scenic views)
• November: 10°C – 18°C (Crisp and refreshing)
• December: 6°C – 15°C (Cool and peaceful)

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Pedong is from October to April, when the weather remains clear and pleasant. This historic hill town offers scenic views of Kanchenjunga along with cultural landmarks like monasteries and the ruins of Damsang Fort. Winter is ideal for enjoying orange orchards and crisp mountain views, while spring brings fresh greenery and a lively atmosphere. Monsoon enhances the lush beauty of the region but frequent rainfall may affect travel.