PELLING, 26 Nov: The Pelling Tourism Development Association (PTDA) of West Sikkim has announced plans to organize the Pelling Winter Fest from 25 to 31 December at Pelling school ground here.
A popular destination with tourists, Pelling is a completely tourist town if there is one in Sikkim, packed with hotels and breathtaking sights and surrounded by fine tourist spots. The Pelling Winter Fest is being pegged as an event around which winter tourism can be promoted at this already popular destination.
PTDA general secretary, NK Karki, informed today that the Fest will offer a host of “fun activities” like local cultural band competition, photo exhibition, meena bazaar, promotional trekking, mountain biking, sightseeing, traditional sports and bird-watching. The festival will also include flower exhibitions, traditional crafts displays and ethnic food and costume stalls.
The Fest is scheduled to open with Carols since it begins on Christmas and timed to end on New Year’s Eve, the closing ceremony will feature a special New Year celebration, Mr. Karki adds.
“The festival is aimed at promoting the diverse aspects of the area to produce a holistic package showcasing its potential for tourism during winters and through the Christmas season,” Mr. Karki explained further. Preparations for the festival have already begun here.
[from SILASH TAMANG]
