Maenam Hill

Situated at an altitude of 10,300 ft the scenic view from this height is, perhaps, unmatched in this part of the World. Mt. Khangchendzonga and its surrounding ranges loom above to dwarf the richly forested and rugged hills. On a clear sunny day, it is possible to see the plains of Bengal spanning across Kalimpong and Darjeeling hills in the South and right across the Indo-China border towards the North. A short distance away is the legendry Bhaley Dunga, a kind of rocky spur which juts out from the ridge top and remains suspended in the air above Yangyang village.

The trek to Maenam from Ravangla takes about 3 hours. From Maenam hill top one has the option to take the gentle trek to Borong village or follow the more challenging trail taken by the famous botanist, Sir Joseph Hooker, down to Yangang village. A modern ropeway from Yangyang to Bhale Dunga and a Cultural Village at Yangyang are to come up soon.