Buddha Park

The time you cross the gates of a grand Buddha Park Ravangla Sikkim, a cool breeze touches your face. Thick green forest, calm ambience and curtained views of the great Himalayas welcome tourists to this amazing destination in the heart of Ravangla. Ravangla Buddha Park is an attractive charm that you cannot afford to miss out on and is a must-go-to place in Sikkim.

In the central part, stands a statue of Lord Buddha at a height of 130 feet, adopting a graceful pose and relieving the people with inner peace and bliss. The 14th Dalai Lama dedicated the statue on March 25, 2013 and became one of the destinations of “Himalayan Buddhist Circuit”. The status of Buddha was constructed on  the 2550th jubilee of the birth of Gautama Buddha. This statue was built and erected by the government of Sikkim along with its people. The Buddhist circuit at the park was built with funds from the State government to promote pilgrimage and tourism in the region. Inside the compound, which is railed by wooded land, is the Cho Djo Lake. When the sunlight struck the golden Buddha, a divine atmosphere of energy appeared. The neat pathways invite you to walk along them while the soothing prayers of mantras sung by Buddhist monks fills the air truly an experience of pure calmness. The main point of the park is the large statue, but you can also find beautifully manicured gardens, prayer wheels, and meditation areas. The miles and miles of mountains make for fantastic photographs, the nature lovers’ dream come true. It has a spiritual feel with monks in maroon robes walking around. For those wishing to stay a little longer, Buddha Park Residency Ravangla is a good place to unwind. Located in the foothills, this c