Rabong more popularly known as Ravangla is situated at 7000 feet above sea level on the foothills of the Maenam Hill in South Sikkim. A ridge between the two highest green hills in the state, the legendary Tendong and Maenam hills, the place is known for its scenic landscape and picturesque beauty and has over the years grown as an ideal tourist destination. It is located about 65 kilometers south of Gangtok and falls along the state highway to South and West districts of the state.
The genesis of the town started from a small trading place for local farmers who produced agricultural produce and cash crops like ginger and large cardamom. Today its stature has grown from a rural market to a sub divisional town. It presently houses all the important government offices as a sub divisional headquarter of the south district and is one of the bigger township in the district with trade and commerce flourishing in the area
The calm and serene surrounding of Ravangla, admired with high-forested mountains offers a true romantic escape. The location is dotted with a number of old monasteries, the most notable being the Ralong Monastery and the Ravangla Monastery. The holy cave of Shar Chok Bephu is also worth visiting. You can also trek to the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, admired for its lush green forest of magnolia, chestnut oak and rhododendron. The sanctuary is also the refuge of some endangered species like Himalayan Black Bear and Red Panda, Goral, Serow, Barking Deer, Marbled Cat, Leopard Cat, Civet Cats, Blood Pheasant, Common Hill Partridge, Magpies, Black Eagle and many other winged species. One can also organize short village tours to the nearby Lepcha and Bhutia villages of Tinkitam, Yangang and Barfung, Kewzing and Temi Tea Garden.