Rabdentse Ruinsरबदेंत्से खंडहर
The ruins of Sikkim's second capital in a forest near Pelling.
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West Sikkim
West Sikkim
Best time to visit1 October to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1500 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPelling, Gyalshing
EntrySmall entry fee
About Rabdentse Ruins
The ruins of the second capital of the Sikkim kingdom, from about 1670 to 1814, on a ridge near Pelling, reached by a short forest walk from the road. Stone walls, the base of the palace and old stone slabs are left, with some information boards. The ridge has a long view of Kanchenjunga, and it is quiet.
What to see and do
- Ruins of the old royal capital
- Forest walk of about 15 minutes
- Old stone slab where the king was crowned
- View of Kanchenjunga
- Pemayangtse close by
Part of The Himalaya.
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- Khecheopalri LakeGyalshing, Sikkim · Lakes & DamsA small sacred lake in the forest of West Sikkim. Quiet, and no swimming.
- Pemayangtse MonasteryGyalshing, Sikkim · Temples & ShrinesAn old Nyingma monastery above Pelling with a wide view of Kanchenjunga.
- Khangchendzonga National ParkGyalshing, Sikkim · UNESCO SitesThe Kanchenjunga park, a UNESCO site. Treks from Yuksom with a permit and a guide.
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