Ravangla

Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal)

A magnificent 130-foot seated copper statue of Lord Buddha consecrated by the Dalai Lama, surrounded by landscaped manicured gardens, fountains, and prayer walkways.

Historic Ralang Monasteries

Visit both Old Ralang and New Ralang Monastery (Palchen Choeling Monastic Institute), celebrated for sacred Kagyu Buddhist traditions and the Pang Lhabsol mask festival.

Bon Monastery (Yung Drung Kundrakling)

One of the very few monasteries in India belonging to the ancient Bon faith (Tibet’s pre-Buddhist indigenous shamanic tradition), featuring rare murals and scriptures.

Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary

A rich alpine temperate forest towering up to 10,600 feet, sheltering red pandas, Himalayan black bears, barking deer, and rare blood pheasants.

🌅 Rayong Sunrise Viewpoint

Situated just 8 km from town, this viewpoint delivers breathtaking early-morning vistas as the first rays of sunlight strike Mt. Narsing and the Kanchenjunga massif.

♨️ Ralang Hot Springs (Borong)

Located nearby along the Rangit River banks, these natural thermal sulphur pools are prized for their healing minerals and tranquil jungle setting.

🐦 Birdwatcher’s Paradise

The dense oak, chestnut, and magnolia forests around Ravangla attract over 100 Himalayan bird species, including laughingthrushes, flycatchers, and sunbirds.

🌸 Spring (March – May):

Pleasant mountain air, blooming rhododendron and orchid trails, and vibrant floral landscapes.

🍁 Autumn (September – November):

Crystal-clear azure skies with the sharpest views of the Kanchenjunga snowline.

❄️ Winter (December – February):

Crisp, sunlit winter afternoons and occasional high-altitude snowfall near Maenam Hill.