Located at an altitude of 7000 feet, Ravangla is a small town, in South Sikkim district of the state of Sikkim. Situated amidst the Maenam Hill and Tendong Hill, the destination has beautiful views of snow clad mountains and peaks such as Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Sinialchu and Mount Kabru. In addition, the destination is also one of the ideal locations to engage in activities like trekking and hiking.
Some of the major attractions of Ravangla are Ralong Monastery and Bonn Monastery. In addition, travellers can also head towards the old historic market of Kewzing, which is among the prominent attractions of the place.
Rayong Sunrise View Point is one of the most popular attractions. Located at a distance of approximately 8 km from Ravangla, tourists from this point can enjoy view of sunrise.
Ravangla can be reached by flights, buses and trains. Tourists travelling by air can board flights to the nearest airport, which is Bagdogra Airport, located at a distance of 16 km from the city of Siliguri.
Reaching the destination by trains is also an option, which is served by the nearest railhead, Jalpaiguri station. However, New Jalpaiguri Railway Station offers better connectivity. In addition to flights and trains, buses are available that operate from places like Gangtok to Ravangla.
The best time to visit Ravangla is during summer, which extends from the month of March to May.
