Porijayee: Rinchenpong: A Beautiful Hilly Hamlet

In last few decades Gangtok-Pelling-Ravangla zone has become a favourite tourist destination. Number of hotels and gathering of tourists are increasing day by day. If you are searching for serene tranquility of nature, away from urban lifestyle then a place called Rinchenpong located very close to Pelling is your destination. Rinchenpong is a place in West Sikkim with a picturesque landscape. The excellent perspective of Kanchenjunga makes the place admirable. Amidst the lap of nature Rinchenpong sits at a height of 5576 feet (1700m).

Beautiful Flowers

Places to Visit in Rinchenpong:

British Dak-Bungalow & Pioson Lake:

About 150 years ago British officials established an office there. Today that office is a heritage property known as British

Dak-Bungalow. In 1860 when Britishers went to conquer this place, half of their troop was killed by the brave ‘Lepcha’ tribe of Rinchenpong. They poisoned the main water source of British army with natural herbs. Since then the lake in Rinchenpong was named as ‘Bikh Pokhri’ or Poison Lake.

British Dak-Bungalow

Rinchenpong Monastery:

The Rinchenpong Monastery is the 3^rd oldest monastery in Sikkim, established in the year 1730. The ethereal statue of Buddha is a masterpiece made by ‘Nyingma’ tribe of Buddhist disciples.

Rinchenpong Monastery

In addition to these above mentioned places, there is a bungalow with memories of Tagore. The bungalow is now known as ‘Rabindra Smriti Bhawan’. One can enjoy a little trek to the beautiful Reesum monastery located at the height of 6300feet.

Azing’s Model Farm:

Azing’s Model Farm is also a popular stop. The downhill journey to the farm is eye soothing. The entire path is loaded with colourful flowery plants, beehives, duck pens and steeply descending fruit trees. The farm is very famous for pure bee honey and ‘putka’ (stingless bee honey). Jam, jelly and wines prepared from fresh fruits are also available there.