Cho-Dzo Fest are in full swing in Ravangla

Bhawani Gurung: 24. Oct.18 Ravangla: As the festive season in the state continues with the people awaiting ‘Diwali’ known as ‘Tihar’ in the local language, fests and celebrations are being organized in different parts of the state. Similarly, the preparations for the Rabong Cho-Dzo Fest are in full swing in Ravangla, South Sikkim, about 70 kilometres from the capital Gangtok. The three-day long fest begins on 28th of October and is planned to provide an extravaganza of food, culture, tourist exchange, music and many more across the three days.

Cho-Dzo Lake in Ravangla is a natural lake that also serves as a source of water in the area, which faces water scarcity especially int he winter season due to its extreme location. A tourism fest was celebrated every year around the lake which has now undergone beautification with the CSR fund and would be Inaugurated in the fest organized. The beautification has been done as the lake has served as a major tourist attraction lately and also the surroundings of the lake having the statues of Lord Buddha. The last day of the celebrations will see one of the top bands from Nepal, Nepthya performing on the stage of Cho-Dzo fest.