Ravangla Reviews

Ravangla Experience: It is a small town situated in South Sikkim, surrounded by high-forested hills, undulating valleys dotted with village huts is a perfect destination for village tourism.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Ravangla (2440m) is located on the ridge separating the Teesta valley from the Rangit valley Ravangla is South Sikkim’s latest tourist attraction. Obviously the prime attraction of Ravangla is the unobstructed views of the snow peaks. Ravangla offers breath taking views of Kanchanjungha along with its sister peaks of Pandim, Kabru, Sinialchu and many others. Ravangla is located at the foot of Menam hill, housing a small hermitage. Temi Tea Garden: Located 16 Km South East from Ravangla lies the Temi Tea Garden. Ralang Monasteries: Located 13 km north of Ravangla lies of Ralang, housing two monasteries. Borong Hotspring: Located 7 km north of Ralang lies the hot spring of Borong. Kewzing: A beautiful village located east of Ravangla, it houses several monasteries including Mangbrue Monastery.

Activities & things to do: Take rest for a few days, mix with village people and enjoy the beauty of the himalaya's flora and fauna.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Ravangla is well connected to Siliguri (5 hrs aprox); break journey isalso possible at Jorethang or Singtam. Ravangla is also connected with other tourist spot of Sikkim, like Gantok (2hrs aprox) and Pelling (3hrs aprox).

Ravangla Experience: Sweet little town to visit

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: No great chain food joints are available but small local restaurants are good.

Activities & things to do: Just sight seeing.

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Ravangla Experience: Full of natural beauty, free from pollution, on the lap of the nature. Surrounded by lush green high hills, snow capped peak is seen from hotels.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: continental , Indian , chines moreover as per ur order some hotel serves u fd ( like the hotel Zumthang where we stayed ) .all hotels have multi-cuisine. don't shop, nothing is special and goods are costly. Monastery Red ponda park

Activities & things to do: Trekking

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Frm Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station by hired vehicle.

Ravangla Experience: An excellent destination for any one who wants to be a part of nature and listen to nature.I did not find anything negative about the place but maybe travelers with expectations of comfort might be disappointed.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Sunrise from Mt. Narshin resort is not to be missed, food and shopping are normal nothing extraordinary.

Activities & things to do: Bird watching, trekking, watching frost in the morning, play with snow, bonfire etc

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Roads can give you a headache better carry parasitamal. Climate can change without any warning therrfore, rain-wear and tough shoes are recommend. Aways carry woolens never know the weather will change from sunny to snow.

Ravangla Experience: I have been to Ravangla in Oct, 2008. Probably the best time to visit. A picture perfect peaceful gateway from concrete world we stay in. We had our room booked at Mt. Narshing which is about 3 km from the market Place where you have the main gathering. We selected our room atop a hill, view of Mount Narshing from the top was unforgettable.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The main attraction of the place is the excellent view of the Mountain range. You can visit Namchi from Ravangla and various monasteries near, or just stroll in the hills or trek.

Activities & things to do: Only Trekking.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: You can reach Ravangla from NJP or from Gangtok. Fare one way from New Jalpaiguri should be around Rs.1600 for a hire/private car and almost Rs.1800 from Gangtok.

Ravangla Experience: Ravangla is a small town on way to Pelling from Gangtok, and it is an upcoming destination for the tourists.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Amazing views.

Activities & things to do: Trekking.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: From Singhtham, go up on way to West Sikkim.

Ravangla Experience: Being an adventure lover and thirst to explore new destinations brought me to scenic small and beautiful hamlet of South Sikkim lovingly called by locals RABONG and in Official words RAVANGLA.To reach this place you can hire share or reserve taxis from NJP station or Bagdogra Airport.Also you can get share taxis at cheaper rate from SNT depot.In general the reserved taxi will cost you anything between Rs.2300 to Rs.3000.In share basis it will cost you Rs.140 per head.Its an 4 hour journey from Siliguri via Sigtham or Namchi. Situated at 7000ft(2155m) between Maenam and Tendong hills has turned into a natural tourist resort for its magical snow views and tranquility.Surrounded by high forested hills,undulating velleys dotted with village huts Ravangla is an ideal place for short treks and bird watching.Nearby Lepcha and Bhutia villages of Yangang,Tinkitam,Kewzing,Barfung & Bakhim are ideal for short village tours.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Despite being a small place there a re few good hotels and resorts in Ravangla,namely Hotel Chinthang and Restaurant which is the only hotel which serves good food ranging from Sikkimese,Indian & Chinese.This place is frequented by locals ,Foreigners and Indian tourists because of good hospitality and warm food.The rooms are excellently maintained and reasonably ranges from Rs600/ to Rs.1000/.The staffs are quiet friendly and ready to help even in mid-night.For better sight seeing I suggest strongly get in touch with hotel people.

Activities & things to do: With rich natural diversity,the exotic flora and fauna in virgin forests,lofty snow mountains, waterfalls, picturesque tea gardens,quaint villages,hospitable Sikkimese villages,ethnic culture,old monasteries and fresh atmosphere Ravangla is becoming a popular tourism destination. A few very old Monasteries around Ravangla namely Bonn Monastery,Ralong Monastery,old historical market of Kewzing,along with few mysterious caves are some of the major attractions in the area.Samdruptse is also an major attraction for its natural diversity and its 120 ft. bronze statue.It is an ideal place for the people seeking peace and would like to do meditation.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: To reach this place you can hire share or reserve taxis from NJP station or Bagdogra Airport.Also you can get share taxis at cheaper rate from SNT depot.In general the reserved taxi will cost you anything between Rs.2300 to Rs.3000.In share basis it will cost you Rs.140 per head.Its a 4 hour journey from Siliguri via Sigtham or Namchi.