Ravangla

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Ravangla (a.k.a Rabongla) is a small town in South Sikkim, at an elevation of 7000 ft. It is the least populous town in Sikkim. Ravangla has always been the fascinating place, the walks around here are pleasantly cool and so is the pace of life. So slow and easy that it's bound to mollify the rush in you. You can take short hikes into the woods or get on the three-hour uphill trail to Maenam Peak at 10,612 feet passing through Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary lush with gergeous magnolias and rhododendron. Another half hour's walk will take you to 'Bhaledhunga' the cliff resembling a rooster's head. Also ogle at the mountain range. Khanchendzonga, Siniolchu,Pandim and Kabru in a row couldn't be more beautiful.

Pang Lhabsol

In mid-September, Phang Lhabsol celebration is being held at the grounds of the monastery. Also known as 'the worship of the snowy ranges', this chaam is performed as an act of veneration to Sikkim's protecting deity, Mount Khangchenzdonga.

Rabong Discovered Festival

Tourism festival "Rabong Discovered" is held in Cho-Zo lake annually in April, which last for five days. Main objectives of the festival is to promote tourism in this part of Sikkim.

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