Ravangla or Ravongla is truly a spellbinding town in south Sikkim at an altitude of 7000 ft. It lies between Pelling and Gangtok. It serves as a vantage point for tourists to embrace the grandeur of the Himalayas. The key attraction here is the enormous Buddha Park with a 130 feet(40m) statue of Buddha sitting in his profound glory watching over the city.
The Park also known as Tathagata Tsal is exquisitely designed with ample walkway, gardens and space for visitors to enjoy the serene surroundings.
One of the most serene places I have ever visited. The temple is surrounded by lush green mountains. We have visited at a time when there is a fog, so it have added more beauty to it. You can sit there for hours together. This place is an absolute beauty.
A calm and peaceful place where your mind will be refreshed by the chanting of buddha, cool breezes and the serene ambiance. It's a must visit place if you are going to Sikkim.
Surrounded by the majestic Himalayas from all sides, the park offers some brilliant views of the Greater Himalaya range including Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Siniolch and Mount Kabru. The winding pathways amidst beautifully manicured lawns and the lovely water fountain in front of the golden statue make it the perfect place for some instagram-worthy shots.
The inauguration of the Buddha Park in Ravangla marked the 2550th birth anniversary of Buddha.Built by the Sikkim government with the support of locals in an endeavour to promote religious tourism in the state, it was sanctified by the Dalai Lama himself in 2013.
Ravangla is a charming little town located at a height of about 7000 feet in South Sikkim. It is at a 65 km distance from the state capital of Gangtok on the way to Gyalshing. You can hire a cab or take a shared taxi from Gangtok to get here. In case you fail to find either of these you can take a taxi to Singtam and take another one from there to Ravangla.
The Buddha Park is at a walking distance from the main town on the way to Ralang Monastery.
The ideal time to set foot into this lovely park is from April to June but for the snow lovers, September to November is perfect to get an awesome view of the snow-covered Himalayan mountains as well as the colourful flowers doting the Park, which shall leave you speechless. The entry fee per person is INR 50 and the timings are 9 am to 6 pm.
Every year in spring, Ravangla becomes the centre of a five day festival called ‘Rabong Discovered’. The festival complete with a flower show, traditional music and dance competition, local handicraft and food stalls is quite a cultural extravaganza. It also offers opportunities for adventure enthusiasts including activities such as mountain biking, camping and boating apart from tours to other areas of Sikkim.
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