Nighdoh: The famous
pond which has high religious significance to the Sikkimese.
Rinchenpong Monastery :
There is an exotic and beautiful statue of Lord Buddha inside
the Monastery. The statue is commonly known as the Atibuddha
statue.
Rishum Monastery : This
18th century monastery located near Rinchenpong is at an altitude
of about 6250 ft.
Shrijanga Temple: About
8 km from Rinchenpong , the Shrijanga Temple site is a common
picnic spot for the locals. The Limbu tribe of Sikkim worship
at this temple. A waterfall nearby adds to the beauty of the
place.
The Rhododendron sanctuary near Rinchenpong also attracts
a number of tourists especially during the summer month of
April when the flowers are in full bloom. |
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At
an altitude of about 5576ft, Rinchenpong is the latest addition
to the tourist map of West Sikkim. The place is famous for
the beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains.
Apart from the natural beauty of the surroundings, the place
is also quite significant from historical point of view.