Slow down at
Things to do in Ravangla
The quiet ridge with the giant Buddha.
The list
The short version: Buddha Park, monastery views and the gentlest rhythm in south Sikkim.
01
Buddha Park
The great golden statue against the mountains.
02
Pang Lhabsol
The warrior dances for Kanchenjunga, Aug-Sep.
Know before you go
- 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.
Best time: March-May and October-December.
Practicals
Permits & season for Sikkim
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.
Ravangla month by month
Festivals tied to Ravangla
Places to visit near Ravangla
All of Ravangla, none of the guesswork
Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
- Sikkim travel guide
- Gangtok to Ravanglaroad
- Ravangla to Namchiroad
- Flying into Pakyong Airport, Sikkim: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Sikkim permits: the complete guide
- How Many Days for Gangtok? 2, 3, 4 and 5 Day Versionsfrom the journal
- Gangtok in October: Kanchenjunga views and festival weatherfrom the journal