Rabdentse Ruin is a beautiful location that has a rich history and testifies to the ancient glory of Sikkim. The ruins are located on Pelling-Geyzing road from where you need to trek amidst the chestnut forests to reach the ruins. Now you can witness the debris and broken structure that was earlier in the medieval capital. This monastery is surrounded by lofty hills that offer panoramic views from that sight.
There you can see Namphogang, which are three tall chortens that are placed on an elevated platform. Next to these lies the King’s throne made of stone, which is still intact. In the northern part of the ruins, you can witness the derelict Dab Lhagang, which was also the site for offering prayers for the royal family. The ASI (Archeological Board of India) has identified some of the important areas of these ruins such as the public courtyard, royal kitchen, assembly room, guard rooms, and King’s personal quarter.
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Here is Everything You Need To Know About Rabdentse Ruins
How to Reach Rabdentse Ruins
Pelling is the closest town to Rabdentse ruins which is located at a distance of 9.2 km and will take around 30 minutes to reach the destination.
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Best Time to Visit Rabdentse Ruins
The summer season is the best time to visit these ruins, which is between March and May. During this season, the weather remains pleasant and the days are sunny and clear. You can also visit this tourist attraction during winter when the temperature ranges between minus degrees Celsius to 14°C.
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Folklore
In the past, Guru Rinpoche, while traveling through this region in the 8th century, foretold the rule of kings in Sikkim. In the year 1642, the Namgyal dynasty was founded by the 5th generation descendants of Guru Tashi, who was the prince of Minyak house which belongs to Tibet’s Kham region. Back in the year 1670, Rabdentse was announced as the capital of Sikkim. The name of Sikkim was derived from the palace that was built by the King, after announcing the capital, named “Song Khim”.
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