Finding Rinchenpong

With its ancient monasteries, heritage houses and friendly locals, Rinchenpong in Sikkim is a traveller's delight

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Rinchenpong is a tiny rural village in West Sikkim, about five hours from the capital, Gangtok. A five-hour taxi ride from Bagdogra airport brings you to Yangsum farm, a lovely old 44-acre heritage farm run by Thendup Bhutia, its 40-year-old owner. Bhutia opened his beautiful home to guests some years ago. Constructed in 1833, the old wooden farmhouse was remodelled in 1966, but retains its authentic, old feel with a serene prayer room that feels like an ancient mini-monastery. There are other guests staying at the farm - mostly from Mumbai, Kolkata and Gujarat. But I don't see ...

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Finding Rinchenpong