Introducing Gangtok to Pelling
There are three main routes from the capital to Sikkim’s main tourist hub. The longest and least interesting loops a long way south to Rongphu, then back via Melli, Jorethang and Legship. Fortunately this is normally only used by public sumos when landslides block the two possible routes via Singtam and Ravangla. Both of these are highly attractive, especially the longer, little-used route via Yangang (hired jeep only), which approaches Ravangla along an extremely dramatic cliff-edge drive around the precipitous base of Maenam Hill.
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Ravangla makes a good tea stop. Better still, if you have a chartered vehicle, have lunch 3km west of Ravangla at the lonely Mt Narsing Resort (9733084105; mains Rs 30-75), a rustic bungalow place with fabulous tree-framed views towards the mountains. You could also sleep here in simple bungalows (s/d Rs 550/850) with shared amenities or more luxurious cottages (Rs 1600/3100)
Don’t miss the charming little Bon Monastery before reaching Kewzing where the road starts its descent on seemingly endless hairpins to Legship, only to climb all the way back up the other side again to Geyzing.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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