Tours and Travels in Ravangla, Sikkim
Ravangla, also known as Ravongla is a small tourist town situated at an elevation of 7000 ft in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is well connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Pelling and Gangtok. It acts as the starting point for the trekking tours to Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. Ravangla is approximately 65 km away from the state capital Gangtok and 120 km away from Siliguri, West Bengal.
With a host of accommodation options available, Ravangla has something for every kind of traveler, backpackers on trekking tours to student groups and vacationers looking for a quiet retreat in the hills. You can choose from budget hotels with basic amenities for stay as well as luxury hotels with spa, salon, swimming pool, snack bar and pubs.
Accommodation in Ravangla
Ravangla offers you a good number of accommodation options to choose from, from budget hotels and home stays to luxurious hotels with spa and salon.
Most hotels in Ravangla offer clock room services, currency exchange, doctor on call, travel desk and parking facilities. These accommodation options in Sikkim offer spacious rooms, which are appointed with stylish flooring and exquisite furnishings. The dining options of these hotels cater an assortment of lip-smacking dishes. Whatever is the budget of the tourists, Sikkim has a perfect accommodation option to offer.
The Sleeping Buddha Hotel situated diagonally opposite to the Buddha Park, is one of the top choices for luxury accommodation in Ravangla. The hotel which comes with premier facilities is well for its spectacular view of the beautiful Kanchenjunga. As per geographical facts, Kanchenjunga along with its five great massifs forms the third highest peaks in the world, making it a trekker’s paradise, of all times.
Sleeping Buddha Hotel rooms are spacious, well furnished and come with all kinds of modern amenities. Stay at Hotel Sleeping Buddha comes with a complimentary breakfast and a host of other facilities. In addition, the hotel has an in-house restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an affordable price.
Hotel Shirsha, another good choice for accommodation in Sikkim, is fast growing in popularity among backpackers and budget travelers. Based on the route of Pelling, Hotel Shirsha is one of the best places to put up. You may drop to spend a relaxing weekend to take a break from the drudgery of city life. Accommodations provided by the hotel are cheap and come with 24×7 room service. The rooms are well-furnished and come with all kinds of modern amenities. Hotel Shirsha has an in-house restaurant that serves delicious meals. The restaurant will win you over with its plentiful offerings and amazing ambiance.
How to Reach Ravangla: It is well connected by air, rail and road.
The nearest airport to Ravangla is Bagdogra Airport (124 km away) and it takes 5 hours to cover the distance between Bagdogra and Ravangla town via the Jorethang road (road condition near Ravangla isn’t good). Cabs and Taxis are available from outside the airport.
Best time to travel in Ravangla: It's pleasant throughout the year, except for its severe winters.
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