Places to Visit in Ravangla

Top attractions and must-see spots in Ravangla

  • Bon Monastery (Kewzing)

    One of only two Bon sect monasteries in India, offering a rare non-Buddhist spiritual tradition near Ravangla.

  • Borong Hot Springs

    A therapeutic sulfur hot spring near the Rangeet River, popular for its natural healing properties.

  • Buddha Park of Ravangla (Tathagata Tsal)

    A serene eco park with a 130 foot Buddha statue, meditation centre, museum, and the tranquil Cho-Dzo Lake.

  • Damthang

    A quiet transit village near Ravangla known for its lush greenery and access to the Rayong viewpoint.

  • Doling Monastery (Dorling Gompa)

    A hillside Nyingma sect monastery in Barfung village, founded in 1718 and rebuilt after repeated earthquakes.

  • Kewzing Village

    A Bhutia and Lepcha village near the Bon Monastery, known for homestays and rural cultural immersion.

  • Kheunpheling Carpet Centre

    A Tibetan refugee settlement workshop producing handwoven carpets, shawls, and woolens using traditional techniques.

  • Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary / Maenam Hill

    A biodiverse Himalayan sanctuary and trekking hill known for red pandas, rare birds, and forest trails.

  • Ralang Monastery

    A historic Kagyu sect monastery known for vivid thangka paintings, reached via a scenic trek from Ravangla.

  • Ralong Hot Springs (Ralong Cha-Chu)

    A natural hot spring near Ralang Monastery, valued for its therapeutic mineral waters.

  • Ravangla Market (Ravangla Bazaar)

    The town''s main bazaar for Sikkimese handicrafts, carpets, woolens, and street food in a lively local setting.

  • Ravangla Viewpoint

    A centrally located town viewpoint offering easy sunset views without requiring travel outside Ravangla.

  • Rayong Sunrise View Point

    A Himalayan viewpoint on the Damthang road famous for sunrise over Kanchenjunga''s neighboring snow peaks.

  • Tareybhir Viewpoint

    A steep hillside lookout at Sadam offering panoramic views of the Teesta Bridge and surrounding valleys.

  • Temi Tea Garden

    Sikkim''s only tea estate, an organic plantation on Tendong Hill''s slopes open for tours and tastings.

  • Tendong Hill

    A forested trekking peak with a biodiversity park, linked to Sikkimese legend and panoramic valley views.

  • Yangyang Monastery

    A lesser visited monastery located downhill from Ravangla, offering a quieter alternative to larger gompas.

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