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RavanglaRabongla

Give Ravangla 2 nights: Buddha Park and a Maenam or Tendong walk on day one, monasteries and a tea garden on day two. Skip it if you want nightlife.

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Ravangla is a small South Sikkim town at about 2,400 m on the Gangtok–Pelling highway, used as a base for the 40 m Buddha statue at Buddha Park, short Himalayan treks and monastery and tea-garden drives. Two nights covers it; three if you add the Ralang sulphur springs in winter. Roads are slow, taxis are shared, and most kitchens close by 20:00.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Jan (cold, some closures)
Airports
IXB · PYG
Nights
2
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
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Emergency numbers for Ravangla112 ▾
  • All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
  • Tourist police, Sikkim1363

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTea or coffee₹30–80 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Hired taxi, half day₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketBuddha Park entryCheck on arrival; some events may charge.Free
  • Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal) and its 40 m statueMaenam and Tendong treksRalang and Doling monasteriesTemi tea garden
Airports
IXB Bagdogra (Siliguri) (Nearest airport; about 126 km (78 mi), 4.5–5 h by road via Namchi or Jorethang. Check the last taxi time before you land.) · PYG Pakyong (Gangtok) (Sikkim's airport; about 65 km (40 mi) from Ravangla. Flights are limited and weather-dependent: check before booking.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid*

    12°C (54°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest May (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jul (24 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ravangla: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

3 rd

Feb

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

4 rd

Mar

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

6 rd

Apr

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

14 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

20 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

14°C (57°F)

24 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

14°C (57°F)

22 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

13°C (55°F)

17 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

2 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is walkable; everything beyond it is by shared jeep or hired taxi from the stand at the south end of the market. Agree the fare and the return time before you leave, and expect to change cars at Gyalshing for Pelling or at Jorethang for Darjeeling.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ralang monasteries

go

Door to door: About 1 h each way

Taxi or shared jeep, 13 km (8.1 mi)

Two Kagyupa gompas; the old one dates to 1768. Combine with the Ralang Cha-chu springs in winter.

Temi tea garden

go

Door to door: About 1 h each way

Taxi via Damthang, 15 km (9.3 mi)

Winding road; the estate is Sikkim's main tea garden. Go in the morning for clearer views.

Namchi

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Shared jeep or bus, about 30 km (19 mi)

Buses leave at 09:00 and 13:00. See the Namchi guide for the giant Shiva statue and Char Dham.

Jorethang

caution

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Bus or shared jeep, about 35 km (22 mi)

Mainly a change point for Darjeeling and the plains; little to see in town.

Tashiding monastery

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h each way

Taxi via Legship, 39 km (24 mi)

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep in West Sikkim instead.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ravangla Bazar and the taxi stand

Guesthouses, cafés and jeeps within a few minutes' walk; best for a car-free stay.

Ralong Road near Buddha Park

Quieter hotels with valley views, 10–20 min walk from the bazar.

Kewzing and Legship road

Village homestays and resorts 3–8 km (1.9–5 mi) out; you need a taxi for everything.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × ₹1,800₹3,600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,000₹12,000
Shared jeep Gangtok → Ravangla, one way2 × ₹400₹800
Hired taxi for a day of monastery and tea-garden stops1 × ₹2,500₹2,500
Local guide for the Maenam trek1 × ₹1,500₹1,500
Forest entry, per person per day2 × ₹30₹50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹2,050
Trip total≈ ₹5,630 per person per day, bed included₹22,500≈ US$300

2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance taxis excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Momos or thukpa in a bazar café₹80–180 (≈ US$1–3)
Set meal of Sikkimese or North Indian food₹200–450 (≈ US$3–6)
Tea or coffee₹30–80 (≈ under US$1)
Shared jeep, short hop within South SikkimFares vary with the number of passengers.₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Hired taxi, half day₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30)
Guesthouse double room₹1,000–3,000 (≈ US$12–35)
Buddha Park entryCheck on arrival; some events may charge.Free

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Ravangla is quiet and low-crime; the real risks are mountain roads, monsoon landslides, altitude on the Maenam trek and getting stranded after the last jeep. Solo women generally report few problems, but avoid unlit walks after dark.
  • Monsoon (Jun–Sep) brings landslides and road closures on the Gangtok–Pelling highway: check road status the day before you travel.
  • Shared jeeps leave when full and stop running by mid-afternoon; a late arrival may mean paying for a whole taxi.
  • Most hotels and kitchens close by 20:00 — eat before 19:30.
  • Treks into the Maenam sanctuary need registration at the forest office near the Buddha Park gate; a local guide is strongly advised.
  • Carry cash: ATMs in the bazar run out, and cards are rarely accepted outside hotels.

Emergency numbers

All services (police, fire, ambulance)
112
Tourist police, Sikkim
1363

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Emergency

  • All services112
  • Tourist police, Sikkim1363

Embassy

No embassies in Sikkim; the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have embassies or high commissions in New Delhi and consulates in Kolkata.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Shared jeep Gangtok → Ravangla: about ₹400 (≈ US$5), 2 h 15 min
  • Shared jeep Ravangla → Pelling: about ₹300–400 (≈ US$4–5), change at Gyalshing
  • Taxi Ravangla → Buddha Park: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai)
  • जीप स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the jeep stand? (jeep stand kahan hai)
  • यहाँ रोकिए — Please stop here (yahan rokiye)
  • मुझे गाइड चाहिए — I need a guide (mujhe guide chahiye)

Carry small rupee notes: change is scarce outside the bazar.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ravangla. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon landslides), late Dec–Jan (cold, some closures) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for IXB and PYG: last shared-jeep times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: bazar and taxi stand, Buddha Park and Ralong Road, Kewzing, Legship road.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Buddha Park, Ralang, Temi, forest office for Maenam registration) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Monsoon and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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