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2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryMarch – May,Best windowNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)Nearest rail · 130 km
A tranquil town in South Sikkim at 2,100m, home to the giant 130-ft Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park) statue. Offers sweeping views of Kanchenjunga and the Teesta valley.
Know before you go
Protected Area Permit (border zones)
Sikkim itself is open to Indians, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathula & Gurudongmar need a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered local operator.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Ravangla, by time of day.
Morning
- Tathagata Tsal 130-ft Buddha statue1h 30m · easy
- Maenam Hill sunrise trek (3235m)4h · strenuous
- Ralong Monastery1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Borong hot springs soak2h · easy
- Apple & cardamom orchard walk1h 30m · easy
About 10h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A 2-day plan, day by day
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- 1🙏 Spiritual Day5h out
- Tathagata Tsal 130-ft Buddha statue · morning, 1.5h
- Ralong Monastery · morning, 1.5h
- Borong hot springs soak · afternoon, 2h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day5.5h out
- Maenam Hill sunrise trek (3235m) · morning, 4h
- Apple & cardamom orchard walk · afternoon, 1.5h
Final day in Ravangla — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 130km · Bagdogra Airport 125km
Nearest transport
New Jalpaiguri (NJP)130 km
Bagdogra Airport125 km
Stay options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹4,000/night
In Sep, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
March – May, October – November
How to get here
Gangtok → Ravangla
shared_jeep · 3h
₹250
approx.
Namchi → Ravangla
cab · 1h
₹600
approx.
Nearby attractions
Tathagata TsalRalong MonasteryMaenam Wildlife SanctuaryBorong Hot Springs
Ravangla questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Ravangla?
The best months are January, February, July. March – May, October – November May scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Ravangla?
Most people spend 2 days in Ravangla. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 11 hours of activity.
How do you get to Ravangla?
The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) (130 km) and the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (125 km). The cheapest common route is Gangtok → Ravangla by shared jeep, about ₹250 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Ravangla cost?
Stays start around ₹500 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.
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