Treks and Tours in Ravangla Sikkim
Ravangla is fast growing as one of the most popular travel destinations in eastern India. Well-connected by road, rail, and air, this small Himalayan hilly town is ideal for short trips. You may be backpacker planning to go for an adventurous trip to the nearby trekking trails, or you may be an avid blogger, writing a series of posts on the Himalayan ranges. Ravangla will never fail to surprise you.
The amazing weather, falling slopes, and mesmerizing mountains set the mood for a never-ending trekking trail for mountain lovers. You will love the sight of the beautiful trekking trails lined with blossoming orchids and rhododendrons.
The Maenam Hill trail:
Situated at a distance of 12 km from Ravangla, Maenam Hill is a hill is one of the popular places of trekking in Sikkim. Trekking tour to Maenam Hill, situated at an altitude of 10,300 feet, offers panoramic views of the great Mt. Kanchenjunga and its surrounding ranges. The trek tour to Maenam Hill starts at an altitude of 7000 feet (2133 m) from Ravangla and goes up to 10,500 feet (3200 m). Remember to take pictures of the beautiful sunrise at Kanchenjunga.
Bhaley Dunga Trekking Trail:
Bhaley Dunga is another well known trekking trail in Ravangla. The 1.5 km uphill trek leads to the legendry Bhaley Dunga, a rocky spur which juts out from the ridge top and remains suspended in the air above Yangyang village. You may complete the whole trek in one day or may stay over for a night at the summit. You can also trek to nearby villages of Borong and Yangyang or can come back by the same route to Ravangla.
Khechupelri Trekking Trail:
Khechupelri Trek is another popular trekking trail in Ravangla that includes hiking through the local villages and visit to a few monasteries. This Trek is also known as the Monastery loop Trek as it covers the visit to ten important monasteries of Sikkim.
Tourists coming to Ravangla love to visit the several well-known Monasteries of Sikkim located along the trekking trail, such as Rumtek Monastery, Ravangla Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Hongri Monastery, Sinon Monastery, Yuksam Dubdi Monastery, Khechupelri Monastery, Khechupelri Lake, Pemayangtshe Monastery and Sangacholin Monastery.
How to Reach Ravangla: It is well connected by air, rail and road.
The nearest airport to Ravangla is Bagdogra Airport (124 km away) and it takes 5 hours to cover the distance between Bagdogra and Ravangla town via the Jorethang road (road condition near Ravangla isn’t good). Cabs and Taxis are available from outside the airport.
Best time to travel in Ravangla: It is pleasant throughout the year, except for its severe winters.
Where to stay in Ravangla:
Hotel Sleeping Buddha situated diagonally opposite to the Buddha Park, is renowned for its spectacular view of the beautiful Kanchenjunga. The Sleeping Buddha hotel rooms are spacious, well furnished and come with all kinds of modern amenities. The hotel has an in-house restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an affordable price. Do not miss out on the lip-smacking local food like Tibetan momo, thukpa, or soups.
Hotel Shirsha is quite popular among backpackers and budget travelers. Accommodations provided by the hotel are cheap and come with 24×7 room service. The rooms are well-furnished and come with all kinds of modern amenities.
