Legship is a mythological and mystical town on the bank of the Rangit River. The main crossing point is the Legship roads from Tashiding, Yuksom, Kewzing, Rabangla, Gangtok, Jorethang, Pelling, Gayzing and elsewhere. The main crossing point is the Legship roads from Tashiding, Yuksom, Kewzing, Rabangla, Gangtok, Jorethang, Pelling, Gayzing and elsewhere. Legship is without a doubt an interesting hotspot for nature lovers, history and archaeology, thanks to its many tourism attractions.
Legship is a pleasure to the senses with a rich natural charisma, wildlife shrines and walking trails. You can see the legacy during the Mahabharata reign. The site where Arjuna, a prominent Mahabharata character, worshiped Lord Shiva is Kirateshwar Mahadev Mandir. Lord Shiva appeared before him, satisfied with his devotion, dressed as a hunter (Kirat). This led to the name of the temple. Legship is an astonishing, calm and cultural symbol. Legship has everything to attract any traveller from rich flora and fauna to religious heritage. Lho Khando Sang Pho Caves and Rangit Water World are a few places worth visiting.
1. Sulphurous Hot Springs
The sulphurous hot spring is popularly known by the natives as' Phu Cha Chu,' and is one of the best-known tourist destinations for its healing medicine. It's an incredibly beautiful location in the thick green forest of the Rangit River revives the soul, body, and mind. The natural layout of the small, rough stones makes the sulphurous water of the spring into an organic pool. The water is beautifully packed. It's close to the sacrosanct caves of Khandosangphu and Sharchog Begphu, which adds to this hot spring's phenomenality. The caves became popular because they believed that Saint Padmasambhava had taken refuge for meditation at the great Buddhist Saint in the 7th century.
2. Rangit Water World
A small attractive town on South Sikkim's Gangtok-Geyzing road gradually became a tourist hotspot due to the picturesque landscape and serenity of this place. A hydroelectricity project has been built across the river Rangit, a recreational park, Rangit Water World, about 26 km from an incredibly beautiful city, Ravangla near the Dam. Among the adventurers, the place has gained enormous popularity in activities such as rafting, angling, and swimming. Its amazing beauty fostering a soul-friendly environment makes it the perfect place for family picnics. The lovely lake on the river offers an inspiring view of rough cliffs in the background and boats along its softer waves.
3. Lho Khando Sang Pho Caves
In all four geographical directions, Sikkim is blessed of four spectacular caves. One of the caves in the West of Sikkim is called Lho Khando Sang Pho; a large Indian Buddhist tantric Yogi from the 8th century, famous for being the Guru Rimpoche meditating place. Because of its great religious value, the cave is considered sacred and has become a popular tourist destination. Situated in the beautiful Rangit River, this calm pilgrimage site has the stunning background of the rough peak mountain range and rejuvenation of greenery, which adds to this old cave's beauty.
4. Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage located in the middle of the sparkling woods and on the edges of the glittering river Rangit. It's said that if you pray wholeheartedly anyone who prays in the temple will fulfill all his wishes. Nevertheless, the temple is also visited because there are three different platforms in the premises for prayer to Goddess Durga. The oldest temple in the state is said to be Kirateshwar Mahadev. The Mahabharata also mentions this sacred temple because of its crucial role in the epic struggle. The temple's main attraction is the Bala Chaturdesi Festival which is held every year from November to December. And also Maha Shivaratri, in February or March this festival will be attended by many devotees who come from far and near to this auspicious event.
5. Rangit River Dam
Rangit Dam is a hydroelectric power plant in Ranjit, Teesta River's main tributary. The fact that the dam is located in an area that looks like a high-altitude lake is a reason for this attraction. In addition, the two cliffs sliding from each side of the lake seem like a natural lake. This is an essential tourist destination for families because it offers many leisure events for visitors, indeed this dam was called Rangit Water World, and is the perfect place to do fun activities such as fishing, boating, and rafting. This is the place to visit. The place is very scenic and has a backdrop of gardens and mountains. You can also picnic next to the lake. A day trip away from city life, the Rangit River Dam is an ideal destination for getting away.
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