Ravangla Tourism

Ravangla or Rawangla or Ravongla is a small tourist town situated at an elevation of 8000 ft in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Pelling and Gangtok. It acts as the starting point for the trek to Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. It is approximately 65 km away from the state capital Gangtok and 120 km away from Siliguri, West Bengal.

There are accommodation facilities and numerous short nature trails. A trek down to the sacred cave “Shar Chok Bephu” , one of the holiest caves in Sikkim. The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Rabong (Ravangla). It was constructed between 2006 and 2013 and features a 130-foot high statue of the Buddha as its centerpiece.The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the 14th Dalai Lama, and became a stop on the ‘Himalayan Buddhist Circuit’. The statue of the Buddha marks the occasion of the 2550th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.

Around Ravangla
If your aged parents are willing to go out on pilgrimage, you can take them to Namchi since it is a fabulous combination of a pilgrimage and tourist destination.

Buddha Park: Situated very close to the town of Ravenel, the Buddha Park or Tathagata Tsal is the newest attraction in this area. The beautifully designed park features a 130 feet tall sitting statue of Lord Buddha which is visible from quite a long distance. The park is a part of the Rabong Gompa complex.

Temi Tea Garden: Situated close to Namchi, the Temi Tea Garden is a picturesque spot on the lap of Mother Nature. Temi_Tea_Garden_RavanglaTemi is the only tea garden in Sikkim and it offers breathtaking view of the beautiful surroundings, apart from supreme quality tea.

Rayong Sunrise Point: Just eight kilometers from Ravangla lies the Rayong Sunrise Point from where the Kanchenjunga looks absolutely breathtaking when it baths with the first ray of sun at the dawn.

Phur-cha-chu (Hot Springs): Situated on the bank of the beautiful Rangit, the Phur-cha-chu is a hot sulfur spring that attracts both tourists and devotees. The water of the spring is rich in medicinal value and the place has got religious importance since it is believed that saint Padmasambhava had meditated at two sacred caves in the area in the 7th century.

Maenam Hill: At a towering altitude of over 10,000 feet, the Maenam Hill is a breathtaking spot located in between the Ravangla Bazaar and Tendong. If the weather is clear, you can get to see the plains of West Bengal and the India-China border. Maenam is also very popular among trekkers and it could be reached from Ravangla in four hours. From the top of Maenam Hill, you can reach the beautiful Borong village simply by walking.