Ribdi Village

Ribdi Village
Beautifully located on the hills, Ribdi is a small village which name means « Rhododendron Valley ». The wooden houses are colourful. As a typical Sikkimese landscape, the small fields are organised on terrace.
Ribdi disposes a significant number of comfortable lodges. Each of them has a name of a local interest and a board explains its particularities. Inhabitants are Sherpa, Tamang and Rai, mostly Buddhists.
Ribdi is the perfect point for starting a trek in the region.
Possibility of visiting gompa (Buddhist temple and monastery). Village shop. On Sundays, local market (yak cheese, clothes, fruits and vegetables).
Traditional festivals are celebrated during the whole year, the main important one is Lusar (new year of Seherpa community), on February.

How to reach Ribdi ?

By AIR
Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Sikkim. It is situated closed to Silliguri, West Bengal. Flights to Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati.
From the airport, share jeeps and minibuses to Jorethang, then to Ribdi.

By TRAIN
The nearest train station is at New Jalpaiguri (NJP).

By JEEPS and MINIBUSES
From Pelling and from Darjeeling : share jeeps and minibuses to Jorethang, then to Ribdi.

Foreigners require a permit to enter in Sikkim. It is free, people just need a passport photocopies and photos to apply. Permits are obtainable at the following places :
*Sikkim House in Delhi (1126883026 ; 12-14 Panchsheel Marg, Chankyapuri, Delhi).
*Sikkim House in Kolkata (22817905 ; 4/1 Middleton St, Kokata ; 10.30am - 4pm Mon-Fri, 10.30am - 2pm Sat).
*Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office in Darjeeling (2254203 ; Laden La Rd ; 10am-7pm).
*Indian embassies abroad when foreigners get their Indian Visa

The permit for Sikkim is valid for 15 days from the date of entry. It can be extended for a further 15 days and then twice again (maximum 60 days).


For all treks:
Hot breakfast (continental or traditional breakfast)
Hot drinks and a snack for the breaks
Lunch (hot or cold)
Dinner (hot)