Tendong
Hill is a vantage point that provides a spectacular view of the valley
in Sikkim. Located at an altitude of 8530 ft above Damthang, Tendong
Hill is a renowned landmark in southern part of Sikkim. Owing to its
tranquility, Tendong had been the hermit of Buddhist Lamas, who had
spent years in meditation amidst the quiet scenic opulence. From the top
of Tendong Hill, the vista appears to be inconceivable. It seems as if
God himself might have thought twice after its creation, where
everything is just perfect.A panoramic view from the Hill scans the grand Himalayan ranges together with the valley that gives the impression of it being bottomless. The Hill is encircled by dense forests, which abodes blossoming tress like that of magnolia and rhododendron. These forests are worth exploring and who knows if you could come out with some fantastic sighting. Tendong Hill overlooks Namchi and far away, one can see plains of Bengal. One can easily come to Tendong by trekking through Ravangla and if you still want to trek more, you can move towards Maenam Hill that lies above Tendong Hill.
The literal meaning of 'Tendong' in Lepcha language is 'the upraised horn'. As per the local folklores, Tendong Hill rescued the Lepchas from flood. Tendong is believed to have supported a boat holding some people and ascended like a horn over the flood waters. Even now, the Hill is regarded as a benefactor and people pray to the hill in the rainy season, to keep them away from the calamity of flood always. On the whole, it can be said that Tendong is a great place to visit in Sikkim.
