Dentam

Dentam is a small mountain village and valley settlement in Gyalshing District of West Sikkim, located about 10 km from Pelling. Situated at around 1,500 meters altitude, it is known for its scenic valley, terraced fields, and views of the Kanchenjunga range. It serves as a quiet rural base for visiting nearby attractions such as Singshore Bridge and Changey Waterfall.

Visitors can expect a quiet Himalayan valley town surrounded by forested hills, terraced farmland and distant views of Kanchenjunga on clear days. The settlement consists of small shops, homestays, and local houses along the Pelling-Uttarey road. There is no single ticketed attraction; the experience is scenic drives, short nature walks, photography of the valley and mountains, and access to nearby viewpoints and bridges.

Dentam is a traditional agricultural settlement in West Sikkim historically inhabited by Lepcha and Limboo communities, forming part of the rural valley settlements that connected western Sikkim villages along old foot trails before modern roads.

The village reflects rural Sikkimese culture with Lepcha and Limboo traditions, terraced farming, and Buddhist influence from nearby monasteries such as Pemayangtse and Sangachoeling in the Pelling area.