Slow down at
Ravangla
The quiet ridge with the giant Buddha.
- Altitude
- About 7,000ft
- Sights
- Buddha Park, Ralang monasteries
Ravangla sits on the south-Sikkim ridge at about 7,000ft: the Buddha Park with its 130ft statue, Ralang monasteries down the road, and tea-and-temple days that never hurry. Pang Lhabsol dances here are among the state’s most striking.
Quick answers
Ravangla at a glance
Is Ravangla worth a night?
Yes, on the Gangtok-Namchi-Pelling loop: quieter than all three.
Practicals
Permits & season
No ILP, but protected areas (Nathula, North Sikkim beyond Mangan) need permits arranged through registered agencies ahead of travel.
March to May for rhododendrons and clear skies, October to December for the sharpest views; the monsoon closes high routes.
When to go
Plan around these months
Festivals
Time your trip
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Buddha Park
The great golden statue against the mountains.
Pang Lhabsol
The warrior dances for Kanchenjunga, Aug-Sep.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Sikkim tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26