Kabi Lungchok

Kabi Lungchok also spelled as Kabi Longtsok is an archival spot that falls under the forested area in Kabi, a serene village located in North Sikkim. Not more than a 19 km driving distance away from the capital city of Gangtok, it takes only 45 minutes to reach this historical place. It is the very place where the indigenous Lepcha Tribe and the migrated Bhutias from Tibet had sworn as "Blood Brotherhood" to make sure that the two tribes live harmoniously in Sikkim in the years to come.

Kabi Lungchok History

According to the ancient legend, in the 13th century, A.D. Kye Bumsa- the prince of Bhutuias from the Minyak House in Kham in Eastern Tibet and Thekong Tek- the religious chief of the Lepchas along with their followers had gathered at this spot where they swear for the two races to be in blood brotherhood.

They call upon all the powerful spirits of the valley to a witness this historical event when these two tribes had sworn to be in blood brotherhood until river Rangeet stops flowing and the mighty Kanchenjunga ceased to exist. They drowned their feet in a vessel full of animal blood and erected a stone here as a mark of this significant historical event. And, because of this, the people of Sikkim consider it a sacred religious place.

Attractions and Activities

The entrance to this sacred religious site is located by the roadside of Kabi Village. After walking through the entry gate, you will come across a stoned pathway surrounded by forest. This pathway will lead you to the main spot within 5 minutes. Nestled amidst the forest, this place is elevated a little and has a large statue erected in the middle of it. The statue consists of the figures of Khye Bumsa, Thekong Tek, and his wife.

The entire place is not well-maintained. And, as a result, most of the tourists do not prefer to include it in their holiday itinerary during their trip to North Sikkim. If you have decided to visit this place, just ask your driver to stop here so that you can spend some time wandering around this place prior to resuming your journey towards North Sikkim again.

How to Reach This Place

By Train: New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) is the nearest airport to Kabi Lungchok. This bustling railway station is connected with most of the major cities. The approximate distance from NJP to Kabi Lungchok is around 140 km.

By Air: Bagdogra is the closes airport to KabiLungchok. The approximate distance from Bagdogra Airport to Kabi Lungchok is around 145 km. Upon landing at Bagdogra airport, you have to rent a car to reach this historic place.

By Road: This place is just a few kilometers driving distances away from the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. So, cars can be hired from cities like Siliguri up to Gangtok, and from there, you can hire a car again to cover around 19 km of driving distance.

Accommodation in Kabi Lungchok

In collaboration with a local NGO, WWF India has started a community-based tourism project here in Kabi village. As of now, homestay is the only mode of accommodation option available here. You will be getting all the basic amenities at those homestays such as attached western bathrooms, cozy rooms, comfy beds, view rooms, and homemade delicious foods.

North Bengal Tourism can help you arrange an excellent tour of this historical site while accommodating you at one of the finest homestays in this region. You can reach us by calling us on the above-mentioned phone number or by filling up the inquiry form.

Best Time to Visit Kabi Lungchok

This place is worth visiting at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit Kabi Lungchok is during the festivals of Sekhiuk Puja and Pang Lhabsol. Sekhiuk Puja is celebrated every year on the 15th day of the 9th month of the Bhutia Calendar at the Kabi Sacred Grove. During this festival, the villagers worship Mount Kanchenjungha and the guardian of crops Thekyong Thek and Nyekyong Nyel.

On the other hand, Pang Lhabsol Festival is celebrated every year on the 15th day of the 7th month of the Bhutia Calendar to celebrate the historic Blood Brotherhood treaty between the Lepchas and Bhutias. As per the weather is concerned, the temperature stays soothing most of the time and the view of the surrounding hills and forests is mostly clear.