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Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue, Sikkim

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In this 43rd video, ROUNDS TUBE describes about the Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue, Sikkim. Pelling is a small hill town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 7,200 feet. The town is located at a distance of 115km from Gangtok. Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. The founder of Pelling was a man called Freddie (Pelling) who arrived there during the time of the empire. He organised protection for the townspeople who lived under threat from raiders coming from the north who stole minerals from the mines there. As a token of their thanks they even renamed the village after him. Chenrezig statue at Pelling is the fourth tallest statue situated in Sikkim. It has a tallness of 137-ft arranged at Pelling, West Sikkim. "Chenrezig" is a sign of all the Buddha's sympathy. His name signifies "One Who Looks with an Unwavering Eye". Its India first glass sky walk. From the skywalk, one will have the capa