Some of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim are located here and an 108 ft high image of Guru Padmashambhava the patron saint of Sikkim, is nearing completion near the district headquarters at Namchi.

Adventure Trekking is being promoted in a big way here with a base camp being set up at Ravangla for treks up to Maenam and Tendong Hill, the root of Lepcha folklore. One can also indulge in mountain bikingand Nature Trails here.