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The charming Yangyang bungalow is placed in the midst of verdant forest cover and is encircled by the goodness of gorgeous mountains, which makes it an idyllic sanctuary for spending some relaxing and tranquil moments with your loved ones. The bungalow flaunts a classic imperial styled architecture. Standing aground over the edge of a hillock, the bungalow faces the typical looking ‘Bear nose’ shaped Bhaleydunga Hill and the cavernous valleys of the River Teesta. The spacious bungalow is smeared with greenery all-over. It is situated at the base of the Maenam Hills and is near to some popular local tourist destinations like Tig-Cho which is a beautiful natural lake, a helipad,  Temi tea garden and a Buddhist rock painting cavern. If you are an adventure enthusiast, then Yangyang offers you one of the best spots for hiking, trekking and birdwatching. Local guides are available if you wish to explore the undiscovered terrains of this beautiful region.

Accommodation in the Yangyang Dak Bungalow

This British styled country house has great space with two large master rooms, a large porch area with ceiling and floor windows. The best attraction of this bungalow is that there is a fireplace in every room. The bathrooms are well furnished with hot water geysers. On the outside, the landscape consists of an extensive green lawn that has been beautifully manicured and embellished with wooden benches and a pretty garden. One can use the soft grass bed for short strolls any time of the day. The food basically comprises of Indian Cuisine and is prepared and served by the Chowkidar and Caretaker of the bungalow.

How to reach Yangyang Dak Bungalow

The village of Yangyang is situated in Southern Sikkim and is about 115 kilometers from Siliguri. It is about 53 kilometers from Gangtok via Singtam. The Yangyang bungalow is situated further around 1 kilometer from the main village of Yangyang in the foothills of Maenam Hill.

Attractions around Yangyang Dak Bungalow

If you are a Birdwatcher, then don’t miss this place. Yangyang has some of the most exotic and rarest species of birds. The Teesta River valley and the nearby forest vegetation are home to some of the most beautiful birds of Sikkim. The flowing River Teesta is itself a striking scenic beauty. The town of Yangyang has many interesting places that you can visit like the Lepcha Heritage Centre which is a museum dedicated to Lepcha art and culture; a helipad that is about 3 kms from Yangyang Bungalow; the beautiful Tig Cho Lake surrounded by dense forest, a rock painting of Guru Padmasambhava and a local monastery.

Ravangla, about 24 kilometers  from Yangyang is popular for its monastery and a beautiful Buddha park situated there with a huge statue of Lord Buddha. One can also find a hiking trail to Mainam Hill located nearby; Solophok – famous for its Chaardham Temple Complex; the Samdruptse Monastery in Namchi; The Tendong Biodiversity Park is located about 35 kilometers from Yangyang and the Temi Tea Garden located around 40 kilometers away.

Activities at Yangyang

A wide range of activities are accessible here all year through. Visiting tourists can enjoy exploring activities like hiking, trekking, camping, riverside picnics, rafting and sight-seeing etc. Since winters out here are reasonably chilly and summers are often pleasant, Yangyang is a great place for fun filled adventure related activities and short trips and vacations.