Top 10 places to visit in Ravangla

Ravangla

Ravangla is a peaceful hill station in southern Sikkim, India. The town stands at an elevation of 7000 feet from sea level. It is around 65 kilometers from the state capital, Gangtok. The views of the Himalayas, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, and Mount Siniolchu are awe-inspiring. Ravangla is famous for very beautiful scenery in a very peaceful atmosphere. Trekkers, people who love wildlife, and people who want a quiet place to get away in the hills will love this place.

Bon Monastery

Bon Monastery, also known as Bon Yung Dung Monastery, is in Kewzing. It is in a peaceful and mixed setting and has a great view of the hills and rivers of southern Sikkim. The only Bon Sect temple in Sikkim is a must-visit place. India only has two Bon Monasteries. One is in Kewzing, Sikkim, and the other is in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. From March to June, during the summer, is the best time to visit Kewzing's Bon Monastery. It is one of the top places to visit in Ravangla for those interested in spirituality and scenic beauty.

Borong Hot Spring

Borong Hot Springs are natural spas in the village of Borong, which is close to Ravangla in Sikkim. The popular hot springs in Sikkim are located along the banks of the River Rangit. They are also one of the most popular places to visit near Ravangla. Borong Hot Springs are famous for having water that is high in sulphur. Long thought to have curative powers for a variety of ailments, the Borong Tsa-Chu hot springs are thronged by many in and around the area to suffuse themselves in its miraculous waters. With beautiful hiking tracks and views of rolling hills, this place is indeed a hiker's paradise. 

Buddha Park Ravangla

Buddha Park, also known as Tathagata Tsa, is a popular and tranquil Buddhist site. The tranquil South Sikkim town of Ravangla hosts it. A 130-foot Gautam Buddha statue in the park symbolizes serenity and spirituality. The breathtaking Himalayan Mountains behind this gigantic figure create a serene and awe-inspiring environment. Buddhists have worshipped in Rabong Gompa for over 100 years. The park is Monastery property. The calm beauty and spiritual importance of Buddha Park are included in many Ravangla tour packages.

Doling Monastery

Doling Monastery is a small monastery in Sikkim. It is on a small hill in Barfung Village, which is near Ravangla. It is one of the most famous temples in Sikkim and one of the best places to visit in Ravangla. The Monastery is also popular as Dorling Gompa. You can see the tall mountains, lush greenery, and thick woods against the clear blue sky from the Monastery's high platform. It has a lot of holy things inside, like a footprint of Khangchendzonga's horse and a statue of Lama Dorjelingpa.

Maenam Hill Ravangla

Maenam Hill is a hill in Ravangla, Sikkim, part of the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a well-known spot for hiking in Sikkim and one of the best places to visit in Ravangla. The hill has an unbeatable view because it is 10,300 feet above sea level. Mt. Khangchendzonga and its ranges are much taller than the densely wooded and rough hills below. To the south, across the Kalimpong and Darjeeling hills, you can see the fields of Bengal. You can see the same thing to the north across the border between India and China.

Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary

There are many medicinal plants and flowers in the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, making it a great trove for medicine. It is popular for hiking and having a lot of different kinds of plants and animals. It is between 2300 meters and 3263 meters above sea level. From Ravangla, you can start a great hike to Maenam Peak and then to Bhaledunga. The trail goes through a wild alpine forest, giving you a great view of the Khangchendzonga snow peaks. Many Ravangla tour packages offer trekking experiences to Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary for adventure lovers.

Ralang Monastery

The Buddhist temple Ralang temple is in Ralang, near Ravangla in Sikkim. The monastery is one of the holiest in Sikkim and one of the most important places to visit on a journey in Ravangla. It is part of the Kagyu group of Tibetan Buddhism. Three kilometers separate the new abbey from the old one. Trekking is the only way to get to this temple because the road to it is very rough. The new Ralong Monastery, which is also called the Palchen Choeling Monastic Institute, is one of the largest temples in Sikkim right now.

Rayong Sunrise View Point

On the road between Ravongla and Damthang is the Rayong Sunrise Viewpoint. It is one of the most beautiful views in Ravangla and one of the must-see tourist spots in Ravangla. You can get there by going to the Temi Tea Garden. The Sangalila range and the Chola range of Bhutan can be seen from Rayong Sunrise Viewpoint, which is 6700 feet above sea level. You can also see a beautiful sunrise from the lookout point. The snowy peaks of Mount Narsing, Mount Jopuno, Mount Kabru, Mount Rathong, Mount Pandim, and the rest of the Himalayan Range come to life as the sun rises. A visit to this spot is often included in Ravangla tour packages for nature enthusiasts.

Samdruptse Hill Ravangla

The famous hill Samdruptse is in Namchi, Sikkim. People from all over South Sikkim go there to pray, and it is one of the must-see tourist spots in Namchi. At an elevation of 2134 m, Samdruptse Hill has a huge figure of Guru Padmasambhava on top of it. He is the patron saint of Sikkim. This is the world's biggest figure, Guru Padmasambhava, standing at 148 feet. When the sun shines, the gold makes it sparkle and looks beautiful with the Kanchenjunga Hills in the background. It is also among the top places to visit in Ravangla, attracting tourists with its spiritual significance and breathtaking views.

Temi Tea Garden

The Temi Tea Garden is lovely in South Sikkim. There is only one tea garden in Sikkim, and many people think it is one of the best in India. It is spread over 440 acres and was created by the Sikkim Government in 1969 CE. History says that Sikkim's last king started growing tea so Tibetans who had to leave their home country because of the Chinese attack could find work. At first, a small farm was set up in Kewzing. After that, it was moved to Temi, and the Sikkim Government built a proper processing plant there. Tea lovers and tourists often explore this scenic plantation through Ravangla tour packages.