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Ravangla in December: a fine time to go
December: 12°C days — and outside the recommended window.
December is outside Ravangla's recommended window (March – May, October – November); the season opens in March, 3 months away. Cool days around 12°C, nights near 4°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 4°C — pack properly for them.
The next season opens in March, 3 months away. The rains usually arrive in April, 4 months away. Deep winter usually sets in in January, next month. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in October, 10 months away.
2 days in Ravangla in December · from ₹4,018 for two
Stay, food & local travel — getting there extra
Day-by-day plan with the journey from your city, priced for December — ready in seconds, no sign-up.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · RavanglaCool days around 12°C, nights near 4°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 4°C — pack properly for them.
What a day in Ravangla looks like
The things most people actually do here, 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.
What a December trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹4,018 for two
- Stay · 1n₹800
- Food₹1,820
- Local + entry₹1,100
- Buffer₹298
Mid-range
₹10,044 for two
- Stay · 1n₹2,100
- Food₹4,200
- Local + entry₹3,000
- Buffer₹744
Luxury
₹22,734 for two
- Stay · 1n₹5,250
- Food₹9,800
- Local + entry₹6,000
- Buffer₹1,684
Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Ravangla. How we price this
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A December plan, day by day
2 days in Ravangla for December, at this month's stay rates.
- 1🌅 Slow Day2h out
- 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🙏 Spiritual Day3h out
- Tathagata Tsal 130-ft Buddha statue · morning, 1.5h
- Ralong Monastery · morning, 1.5h
Final day in Ravangla — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Ravangla tripGetting to Ravangla
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Gangtok → Ravangla
shared jeep · 3h
₹250
1 way / person
Namchi → Ravangla
cab · 1h
₹600
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Gangtok → Ravangla by shared jeep. Return for two works out to about ₹1,000 — so a whole trip lands near ₹5,018 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Ravangla's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Ravangla
All of these are open in December.
- 130-ft Tathagata Tsal Buddha statue
- Ralong Monastery
- Kanchenjunga panoramic viewpoint
- Borong hot springs
- Maenam Hill trekking (peak 3235m)
- Bon Monastery
- Doling Monastery
- Apple & cardamom orchards
- Namchi viewpoint drive
Not in December: Ralang Monastery mask festival (Jun).
Within reach: Tathagata Tsal · Ralong Monastery · Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary · Borong Hot Springs.
Permits you'll need
Protected Area Permit (border zones)
Sikkim itself is open to Indians, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Gurudongmar, Yumthang and Zuluk need a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered local operator — you cannot drive to them on your own.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Packing for December
- A warm layer for mornings and evenings — a fleece and a light jacket are enough.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees, and slip-on footwear — shoes come off at every temple.
December questions, answered
Is December a good time to visit Ravangla?
Yes — December is a good month for Ravangla: the recommended season is March – May, October – November, and cool days around 12°C, nights near 4°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 4°C — pack properly for them. Tourisma's fit score for December is 81/100.
See a December plan for RavanglaHow much does a trip to Ravangla cost in December?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹4,018 (budget) to ₹22,734 (luxury), excluding travel to Ravangla. Seasonally adjusted for December.
Price it for your group and cityWhen is the best time to visit Ravangla?
The best months are November, October, December. From December: The next season opens in March, 3 months away. The rains usually arrive in April, 4 months away. Deep winter usually sets in in January, next month. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in October, 10 months away.
What is there to do in Ravangla?
130-ft Tathagata Tsal Buddha statue. Ralong Monastery. Kanchenjunga panoramic viewpoint. Borong hot springs. Maenam Hill trekking (peak 3235m). Bon Monastery. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railhead, 130 km away.
Nearby, same trip
Also on in Sikkim in December: Losoong / Namsoong (Gangtok, Pelling).
Elsewhere in India in December
Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for December.
- North Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹16,618 for two, 4 days
- Rann of Kutch · Gujarat · from ₹5,335 for two, 2 days
- Konark Sun Temple · Odisha · from ₹4,708 for two, 2 days
- Kohima · Nagaland · from ₹5,530 for two, 2 days
- South Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹11,734 for two, 4 days
- Pelling · Sikkim · from ₹4,514 for two, 2 days
- Gangtok · Sikkim · from ₹9,916 for two, 3 days
- Kisama (Hornbill Festival) · Nagaland · from ₹7,593 for two, 2 days
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