Rabdentse Ruins
Rabdentse
The palace ruins of Sikkim’s second capital. At the end of a forest trail lie stone walls and a platform facing the snow peaks.
Rabdentse was the second capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814, and it was abandoned after invasion by the Gorkhas of Nepal. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. From the road entrance, a forest trail takes about 15 minutes on foot, passing a small pond, to reach the stone foundations of the palace, a monastery and three stupas. From the highest terrace, you can face the Kangchenjunga range with a wide view. Entry is about 25 rupees (higher for foreigners). It is only about 1 km from Pemayangtse Monastery, so the two can be visited together. The site is also next to a bird park in Sikkim.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Sanga Choeling Monastery
- Chenrezig Statue & Pelling Skywalk
- Tashiding Monastery
- Kanchenjunga Falls
- Rinchenpong
- Rimbi Waterfall
- Darap Village