South Sikkim · Overnight hub
Borong
Natural sulphur hot springs, birding trails and Mount Pandim views near Ravangla.
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- Altitude 5,800 ft
- From Gangtok 80 km · 3.5 hrs
- Best months November–March and April–May
- Stay Overnight hub
1. Why visit Borong and what to expect
Borong is an offbeat village 17 km beyond Ravangla known for the Borong Cha-Chu and Ralong hot springs on the Rangit river, a handmade paper mill and some of the richest Himalayan birdwatching in Sikkim. Forest cottages and homestays make it a winter favourite.
Top sights
- Borong Cha-Chu and Ralong hot springs
- Barmeli bridge
- Vanjan valley viewpoint
- Handmade paper mill
- Himalayan birdwatching trails
2. Getting there and where you sleep
| Altitude | 5,800 ft |
|---|---|
| From Gangtok | 80 km · 3.5 hrs |
| Stay | Overnight hub |
| Checkpost / timing rule | No permit. Hot springs are busiest December–February. |
| Monsoon (Jul–Sep) | Possible, watch landslides |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Best in winter for the hot springs |
Mountain roads in Sikkim average 20–28 km/h. Google Maps times are optimistic; use ours.
3. Permit, ID and medical checklist
4. Where to stay in Borong
4 properties from ₹1,557 to ₹3,234 per night for two.
Wild Flower Retreat, Borong
3-Star Eco Nature Resort · Borong, Ravangla Sub-Division, South Sikkim 737139
- Free Breakfast
- Maple Forest Cottages
- Organic Dining
- Wi-Fi
₹1,557 / night ≈ ₹779 per person, twin share
Borong-Polok Village Homestay
3-Star Village Homestay · Borong-Polok Road, Near Hot Springs, South Sikkim 737139
- Close to Borong Cha-Chu Hot Springs
- Breakfast Included
₹2,723 / night ≈ ₹1,362 per person, twin share
Aswin Homestay, Borong
Nature Homestay · Gumpa Rd, Borong, Ravangla, South Sikkim 737139
- Free Breakfast
- Village Guided Walk
- Birding Balcony
- Parking
₹3,150 / night ≈ ₹1,575 per person, twin share
Himalayan View Homestay, Borong
Boutique Homestay · Borong Village, Near Ravangla, South Sikkim 737139
- Free Breakfast
- Bonfire
- Birdwatching Deck
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
₹3,234 / night ≈ ₹1,617 per person, twin share
Borong FAQs
When are the Borong hot springs open?
They are a winter attraction, best from November to March when the river is low and the sulphur pools are warm; huts are set up by villagers in season.
What birds can I see around Borong?
Laughingthrushes, sunbirds, flycatchers and pheasants are common on the Maenam slopes; local homestay hosts guide dawn walks.
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