Rinchenpong is a great alternative to the more noisy Pelling. It boasts peaceful environs and amazing views of the eastern himalayas. If you seek greta mountain views and also want to visit the popular places of Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdentse ruins and khechoperi lake not too far away, Rinchenpong is the place to visit.
Rinchenpong Travel Tips
Warm clothing for winter months is recommended and umbrella and confortable walking shoes.
Rinchenpong Facts
Rinchenpong is home to one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim- the Rigsum Gomba
How to Reach
By Air
The Pakyong Airport is a new airspace that became operational in Gangtok in 2018, and is the closest airport from Rinchenpong. However, it currently only provides services to and from Guwahati and Kolkata. The other nearest airport is the Bagdogra Airport located in Siliguri, West Bengal. Around 130 km away, Rinchenpong can be reached within 5 hours from Bagdogra through buses or cabs that are easily available outside the airport.
By Train
People who prefer to travel by train can opt to reach the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, which is the nearest railhead from Rinchenpong. NJP connects to all major stations in the country through regularly operating trains. Most of the hotels and resorts in Rinchenpong provide pickup services to and from NJP station; a convenient option for those who have pre-booked accommodation. For those who don’t, can avail the services of buses and taxis available outside the railway station.
By Road
Rinchenpong is connected to a number of regions through a good network of roads. Buses, taxis and shared jeeps are available from Siliguri and Gangtok, both located around 120 km away.The most convenient travel route going to Rinchenpong, including those from within Sikkim is accessible via Jorethang. The road from Jorethang goes uphill to Soreng, which continues north to reach Kaluk – a village located just 3 km away from Rinchenpong. Another route originates near Legship in West Sikkim that reaches Rinchenpong within 11 km. People traveling from Gangtok, Namchi or Ravangla are well suited to take this route.
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