Skywalk, Pelling – Sikkim Feb 2021

Skywalk – A glass bridge built at a Buddhist temple that allows visitors to get a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas. the glass floor of the bridge allows one to realise the height of the gorge under your feet. It is the ideal place to view the Kanchanjanga, if one is lucky and the peak is not overcast. The steps leading up to the temple seem steep but easily conquered. Alternatively there is a ramp that is easier to accomplish. Blessed with ample parking space and facilities for tourists. There is a ticket to visit this area.

Ticket for the Skywalk
Parking Area of Skywalk
Aerial view of the skywalk with bridge , Steps and Ramp
The Steps leading upto the Buddha Temple

The Temple :- Once at the temple, the view is amazing. The temple is full of large Tangka frescoes however these are sadly interrupted by a spiral walking ramp. It would have been wonderful to have some kind of plaque that explained the different paintings and frescoes that told stories of the Buddha. From the crowd it was very evidently a popular tourist attraction. Photography is prohibited.

The temple is elaborate however photography is strictly prohibited

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