rinchenpong

rinchenpong at an altitude of 1700 mtrs in west sikkim is about 123 km west of gangtok. it is famous for beautiful view of kanchenjunga range of mountains. apart from its natural beauty, the place also has historical importance.

some of the key places of interest are:

  • reesum monastery, a 300 years old monastery is located on a hill top and one has to walk for around 40 minutes including climbing of stairs to reach this monastery.
  • rinchenpong monastery is an eighteenth century monastery at a height of 6250 ft. behind the monastery is a recreation centre in the memory of the well-known poet, rabindranath tagore.
  • poison lake, close to  rinchenpong monastery and at a walking distance, this lake is currently dry. there is british bungalow in ruins adjacent to the lake. as per the locals here, when the british attacked, locals poisoned this lake since it was the source of water for british.
  • chayatal lake, this little lake is a well-known touring destination. it offers fantastic views of the mountain.
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