India /Sikkim /South Sikkim /Namchi

The town of Namchi is located in the Indian state of Sikkim. This town is located in the district of South Sikkim, at an altitude of around 5500 feet. The town lies near the main city of Gangtok, and it is also located near Siliguri, at a distance of around 100 kilometers. Tourists mainly flock to Namchi because of its historical importance and religious significance. The place is a paradise for Buddhists, with its many monasteries and stupas. The town is also growing in stature as a major tourist destination in the state, evolving from its position as a religious stronghold. There are many places of importance that you can visit in Namchi. You can visit Ralong Monastery, which is a popular destination that many tourists flock to. Namchi Monastery is yet another popular location in Namchi that is famous among Buddhist pilgrims. Namchi houses a huge statue of Guru Rinpoche that stands 118 feet, and this is a must visit spot in the region. The region also has splendid scenery, and you can catch breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains during your stay there. The place is covered with forests and hiking and camping are popular activities that tourists indulge in here.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 737126

STD Code: 3595

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Best Time to Visit:  Mar – Oct

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Namchi is the capital of the South Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. Namchi is a tourist hot spot in Sikkim. The place offers panoramic views of Darjeeling, Kalimpong hills and other snow-tipped mountains with vast stretches of beautiful valleys.The main tourist attractions of Namchi are the Namchi Monastery, the Rolong Monastery, Samdruptse Hill which is a dormant volcano, the Tendong Hill, the Rock Garden, Doling Gompa, the Ngadak Monastery, Temi Tea Garden and the Char Dham.In the month of February Namchi hosts an annual flower show which is the largest in Sikkim and showcases a huge variety of orchids among other flowers.Also, the “Gold Cup” football tournament is held in the famous Baichung Stadium in Namchi which attrcats quite many people towards it. The stadium was built by the Government of Sikkim in honour of a Sikkimese football player Baichung Bhutia.

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By Air : Namchi does not have its own air base. The nearest airport is ar Bagdogra which is around 100 km from the town.

By Train : New Jalpaiguri, around 90 km from Namchi has the nearest broad gauge rail head and is well connected from various cities of the country.

By Bus : Buses will be available from the nearest railway station or airport to Namchi as the place is well connected through roads.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Kava Hotel ; Gangtok Road, (Opp. SDF Party Office), Namchi, Sikkim 737126 ; Ph – 096 47 874540 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Yangsum Farm ; Richenpong Post Office, Gyalsing, Namchi, Sikkim 737126 ; Ph – 03595 245 322 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Tareeba Hotel ; Tareeba Hotel, 2nd Floor Jorethang Road, Namchi Nayabazar Rd, Namchi, Sikkim ; Ph – 03595 263 862 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Hangkhim ; Melli road, Tharpu, Namchi-Manpur Rd, Namchi, Sikkim 737126 ; Ph – 03595 263 025 ; Facilities – Well – furnished rooms, TV, 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, attachedbath with H/C running water.

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• Adonai Family Restaurant ;  Namchi, Sikkim 737126 ; M –  085 09 433258 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Norbu Linga ;  Namchi-Manpur Rd, Namchi, Sikkim 737126 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Flower Festival ; Venue:  Namchi ; Period :  February – March and October ; Details:  Flower exhibitions are organized twice a year at Namchi during the months of February – March and October. One can see the rare species of orchids with a riot of colours. A large flower pavilion with basic amenities, food, entertainment and craft display centers etc. is being constructed to boost flower production in the area.

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