Rayong Sunrise View Point
At a distance of 8 km from Ravangla on the road to Damthang is the viewpoint that
offers spectacular view of the sunrise, as the first few rays sun lightens up the
snowy peaks of Mt. Narsing, Jopuno, Kabur, Rathong and Pandim.
*Temi Tea Garden
At a distance of only 16 km from Ravangla, it is one of the most beautifully located
tea garden of Sikkim. The journey through the winding road via Dentham is even more
attractive. A 9 km trek from Dentham through the Tendon sanctuary goes to a dormant
volcano, an unforgettable place to view Kanchenjunga and Singalila range in the
west and vast plane lands in the south. Even Pelling in West Sikkim and Siliguri
town is visible from the view point of Tendong.
Ralang hot spring
Is situated at a distance of 26 kms from Ravangla. The monastery on the way holds
the famous kagiang festival in December.
Ralang Monasteries
13 km from Ravangla are the two monasteries at Ralang which follow the Kagyupa sect
of Buddhism. The Old monastery was built in 1768 AD and legend has it that the 9th
Karmapa, head of the Kagyupa sect, blessed the site of the monastery with grains
of rice thrown from Tibet. 'Pang Lhabsol' the worship of Mt. Khangchendzonga & 'Kagyed'
Chaam (masked dances) is held in the monastery every year.
Borong & Ralang Cha-chu
Cha-chu or hot sulphur springs at Ralang & Borong are traditional winter spas where
visitors spend a week or more soaking in these springs that have medicinal properties.
Ralang Cha-chu can be reached after a 1 hr downhill walk to the Rangit valley from
the Ralang monastery. Borong Cha-chu is a 7 km drive from Ralang and a further 45-minute
downhill walk. Both these hot springs are located along the banks of the Rangit
River and can be visited from December to February. For overnight stays temporary
huts are available at nominal rates but all bedding and cooking utensils have to
be carried along. During the hot spring season small shops selling basic vegetables
& provisions are setup and the local villagers sell diary products.
Mangbrue Gompa & view point
Located 8 km above Kewzing, the Mangbrue Gompa is also an excellent view point of
the mountains and hills.
Tashiding Monastery
Tashiding, located 39 km away from Ravangla, literally means the 'Central Elevated
Glory'. Built in 1716 AD, it is the most sacred monastery complex in Sikkim and
hosts the annual 'Bumchu' festival during which the barrel containing holy water
is opened and the level of water foretells the year lays ahead.
Tendong
Trek starts with a 13 km drive to Damthang & 2.5 hrs trek. Tendong peak (8500ft)
offers a spectacular 360 degree view of Sikkim & the distant plains of North Bengal.
Menam (10, 800ft.)
Is located about 12 km up from Ravangla which can be visited on foot. A traditional
meditation site for the monks, it is also a vantage location for spectacular view
of the mountains at sunrise. The trek takes 2.5 to 4 hrs and winds through a thick
forest of oak, chestnut, magnolia and rhododendron trees. The forest is a riot of
colours during spring (March/April). A natural habitat of the red panda, Himalayan
black bear and many species of deer, this area is designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary.
Samdupche
Statue of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), the patron saint of Sikkim. The statue
in Namchi (Samdrumptse) is the tallest statue of the saint in the world at 36 m.
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