Sikkim High Passes · 27.3069° N, 88.3640° E

Ravangla

South Sikkim Sanctuary · Tathagata Tsal & Maenam Ridge

Balanced on a forested saddle between the Maenam and Tendong ridges in South Sikkim, Ravangla is crowned by the 130-foot golden statue of Lord Buddha at Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park) with sweeping views of Mount Narsing and Kabru.

Elevation Datum

2,100 m (6,890 ft)

Best Travel Window

Mar–May · Oct–Dec

Road Access from Bagdogra (IXB) / NJP

120 km · ~4 hrs via Teesta, Melli & Namchi

Permit & Documentation Advisory

No special PAP required for Indian nationals; frequently combined with Namchi and Pelling circuits.

Key Geographic & Cultural Highlights

• Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park) 130-ft Statue
• Ralong Palchen Choling Monastery
• Temi Organic Tea Garden Excursion (Namchi Ridge)
• Siddhesvara Dham (Char Dham) & Samdruptse
• Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary Cloud Forest