Namchi

Namchi or Namtse is the capital of the district of South Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. The appellation Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Sikkimese. Places to visit to Namchi Chardham, Samdruptse & Temi Tea Garden.

1 Nearest Airport: Bangdogra Airport
2 Nearest Railhead: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
3 Type of Cuisines: Chinese, Indian, American
4 Top Local Restaurants outside the hotels: Crumbs N' Whips Cafe Bistro & Grill, Flavours Restaurant, Hotel Station, The Sky,
5 How to Reach: By Private Vehicle

Sightseeing Places to see in Namchi

Chardham

This unique Pilgrim Centre has a main temple of 108 feet height on which is based the 87 feet high statue of Lord Shiva on the sitting posture at the Solophok Hill. Apart from Shiva statue, this Pilgrim Centre also has replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas, to offer one platform for Shiva devotees. Solophok Chardham Lord Shiva incarnated as Kirateshwar in Indrakeel (Present Sikkim). Therefore, in this incarnation he is locally w

Samdruptse

The Samdruptse Hill in Namchi, also known as the wish fulfilling Hill is only 5 kms from Namchi. It is situated on height of 2134 meters. The hill has a giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim. The statue is so big that it overlooks the entire city.

Temi Tea Garden

The Temi Tea Garden in Temi, established in 1969 by the Government of Sikkim, is located in South Sikkim in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is the only tea garden in Sikkim and considered one of the best in India and in the world. Top quality tea is produced, which is in demand in the international market