Rabdentse, The Ancient Capital of Sikkim, a photo from Sikkim, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Tensung Namgyal the second Chogyal of Sikkim and son of Phuntsong Namgyal shifted the capital from Yuksom to Rabdantse in late 17th century A.D. The ruins of the ancient capital surrounded by a rubble fortification are scattered over a conspicuous spur within a thickly forested valley on the southwest of Pemayangtse Monastery.

During the time of Tenzing Namgyal who succeeded his father in 1780 A.D., Nepalese forces attacked the capital of Rabdentse when Tenzing Namgyal had to flee to Tibet. After the Sino-Nepal treaty was signed Tsudphud Namgyal, son of Tenzing Namgyal was sent to Sikkim in 1793 A.D. and reinstated as Chogyal. Rabdentse, too close to Nepal border and being unsafe, the capital was shifted to Tumlong.

How to Reach Pelling

Nearest Rail Station: New Jalpaiguri
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra
Nearest Bus Terminas: Siliguri

From all the points mentioned above it takes 4-5 hrs to reach Pelling by road.

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foozi (7101) 2008-06-04 18:45

Hello Pinakie,
great shot of this ancient ruins and historic building. In my country you can see similar ruins ( search for Lembah Bujang ) you will se the similarity.
This photo of yours is a brilliant POV with good contrast. Great bG view with mountains and clouds. Well executed to indicate surrounding and story.

Regards,
Foozi

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Angshu (51174) 2008-09-17 20:48

Hello Pinakie
I learnt something new from your post today. I had no idea...jantami na jaigatar shommondhe! Onekta Nalanda'r moton, except they were built quite a few centuries apart. Very nice!
Regards
Angshu