How to reach Ravangla — from Bagdogra, New Jalpaiguri, Gangtok, Namchi and Pelling
How to reach Ravangla, South Sikkim: Bagdogra 127 km, New Jalpaiguri 119 km, Gangtok 68 km, Namchi 30 km and Pelling 41 km by road, with measured times.
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Best time to visit Ravangla — rhododendrons in spring, clear mountains in autumn
When to visit Ravangla, South Sikkim: orchids and rhododendrons in April and May, clear mountain views in autumn, winter snow up high, and the monsoon roads.
Ravangla has no weather station of its own in the sources we use, so this page gives no monthly temperatures. Here is what is published, and how to plan around it.
Spring: flowers
Wikipedia says orchids and rhododendrons bloom around Ravangla in April and May. It is the season for walks around the town and the forests towards Maenam.
After the monsoon: the mountains
On a clear day the town looks out to Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Siniolchu and Kabru. The views are most likely in the dry, settled weather after the rains, early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Winter: cold, and sometimes snow
At about 8,000 feet the winter is cold, and Wikipedia says the upper parts of the town sometimes see snow. Carry warm layers and check the road after snowfall.
The monsoon: rain and roads
The hill roads to Ravangla can be closed by landslides in the rains. Travel with a spare day and leave early.
Plan it
Copy the one-day plan, and read how to reach Ravangla and things to do in Ravangla.
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Questions people ask
What is the best month to visit Ravangla?
For flowers, April and May, when Wikipedia says orchids and rhododendrons bloom around the town. For clear views of Kanchenjunga and its neighbours, the dry months after the monsoon are usually better. We have no weather table for Ravangla, so we give no monthly temperatures.
Does it snow in Ravangla?
Sometimes, in the upper parts of the town in winter, by Wikipedia's account. Ravangla stands at about 8,000 feet, so winter nights are cold. Carry warm layers, and check the road before driving up after a snowfall, since we cannot verify conditions on a given day.
Is it a good idea to visit Ravangla in the monsoon?
It is possible, but roads in this part of Sikkim can be cut by landslides in the rains, and the mountains are often hidden. If you go in July or August, keep a spare day, leave early, and expect the views to come and go with the cloud.