Rising like a golden beacon at 7,200 ft in South Sikkim’s Ravangla, Buddha Park (officially Tathagata Tsal) is a serene spiritual oasis built for the 2550th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha in 2013. The centrepiece is a 130-ft bronze Buddha statue – one of the tallest in India – seated in lotus position, surrounded by manicured gardens, a meditation hall, and a museum with rare thangkas. Located 65 km from Gangtok, the park offers 360° views of Kanchenjunga and the snow-draped Himalayas. From lighting butter lamps to walking the 108 prayer wheel path, Buddha Park radiates peace. A golden contrast to Yumthang’s floral wilderness, it is Sikkim’s spiritual heart. For visitors to indiatourisminfo.com, this is Ravangla’s soul. With 2025 night illumination and the Buddha Jayanti Festival, this “Park of the Tathagata” is an unmissable destination for meditators, photographers, and culture seekers.
Key Attractions
130-ft Golden Buddha – tallest seated in India
Meditation Hall – beneath statue, 60-ft ceiling
Buddha Museum – 2,550-year relics & thangkas
Kanchenjunga Panorama – 360° from garden
108 Prayer Wheels – spin for blessings
Musical Fountain – evening light show
Butter Lamp House – 10,000+ lamps during festivals
Things to Do
Meditate in the hall with Kanchenjunga view
Attend Buddha Jayanti Festival – 108 lamps & chant (May 23, 2026)
Walk the 108 prayer wheel circuit at sunrise
Photography of golden Buddha at blue hour
Explore museum’s 17th-century thangkas
Try sukku tea & momo at garden café
Light a butter lamp for peace
Local Culture and History
Built in 2013 by the Sikkim government, the statue was consecrated by the Dalai Lama. “Tathagata Tsal” means “Garden of the Thus-Come-One”. The 2025 LED illumination, promoted by Sikkim Tourism and X posts, lights the statue nightly.
Best Time to Visit
Open 9 AM–6 PM, with October–December (clear views) and May 23 (Buddha Jayanti) best. March–May for rhododendrons.
How to Reach
By Air: Bagdogra (125 km) → Ravangla
By Road: Gangtok → Ravangla (65 km, 3 hrs)
Local Transport: Shared jeep (~₹200), taxi (~₹3000)
Travel Tips
Booking: Entry ~₹50; museum free
Cost: Food ~₹100–200
Dress: Modest; remove shoes in hall
Safety: Safe; steep stairs to garden
Respect Local Culture: Silence during meditation
Connectivity: Good 4G
Environment: No plastic
Accessibility: Ramps to statue base
Nearby Attractions
Ralang Monastery (10 km)
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary (8 km)
Rayong Sunrise Viewpoint (5 km)
Temi Tea Garden (20 km)
Ravangla Market (2 km)
Explore More
Discover other Sikkim gems like Yumthang Valley or Nathula Pass on our Northeast destinations page. Plan your golden Buddha pilgrimage with indiatourisminfo.com today!
