Odyssey Tours & Travels

Ravangla

Situated at an elevation of 8000 ft the small picturesque town of Ravangla is on the Gangtok-Gaysiling highway, and is a beautiful spot to enjoy the breathtaking landscape and tranquility of this region.

From Ravangla fabulous views of almost all the peaks of Greater Himalayas are visible, including Mt. Pandim, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt. Sinialchu and Mt. Kabru. In spring, with literally thousands of flowers in bloom, the area comes alive with colours and heady fragrances.

Trekking around Ravangla

Ravangla also offers some fabulous short treks. Trek through Pine, Rhododendron and fir forests to arrive at Mainam peak at 10,600 ft. Further on, the trek takes you through the Mainam Sanctuary which is home to Red Himalayan Panda and some other species peculiar to the Himalayas.

Tashiding Monastery

"Tashiding" literally means the 'Central Elevated Glory'. The Tashiding Monastery located 39 km away from Ravangla was built in 1716 AD, and is the most sacred monastery complex in Sikkim. It hosts the annual 'Bumchu' festival during which the barrel containing holy water is opened and the level of water foretells the year which lies ahead.