Rinchenpong, a hamlet tucked in the midst of the undulating mountains     of west Sikkim is an ideal location to laze and experience the sounds of silence and enjoy nature at its best. An     isolated place providing an opportunity to glimpse the beautiful Mount Khanchendzonga in 180 degree view and the lush     green slopes. There are many scenic locations set amidst rural setting to  stay and accommodate yourself from hotels, resorts and to homestays. The Lepcha Heritage House constructed about two     centuries ago by a renowned landlord can still be seen here today. The house was built precisely for the accommodation     of the British Governor who used to visit the place. A glimpse of lepcha people in their traditional attire could be seen     around the nearby villages of the heritage house.
The famous Rigsum monastery set smidst tranquil surroundings is worth the visit. It houses the rare idol of Ati Buddha in Yub – yum position was constructed in 1717. But the recorded history of Rinchenpong only dates back to 1860, when the British attacked Sikkim. When they reached Rinchenpong, the Lep (the original inhabitants of Sikkim) poisoned the water of the pond, the only source of water in Rinchenpong, thus killing a certain number of the British forces and forcing them to retreat. The pond is know as bikh-pokhri (poisoned pond) locally.
A British Dak Bungalow set on top of a hillock is famous in the area. The famous Bengali poet, Rabindranath Tagore, spent his time in the Dak Bungalow and is believed to have written a piece of Geetanjali there.
Three kilometers away from Rinchenpong the quaint and peaceful village of Kaluk is also famous for its beautiful surrounding and views. Many resorts and hotels are sprawled in the area to provide visitors with varying experiences. From kaluk the surrounding villages in the fringes of the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary can also be visited which offers magnificent views of the snow clad mountains.