Namchi Chardham- Travel Guide, Best Time to Visit

Situated at an elevation of 1315mt, 78km from the capital town Gangtok is the district headquarters of South Sikkim, Namchi which is popularly known for being one of the Chardham. Namchi was previously thought to as just a mere town with little to no tourist appeal. However, Namchi is becoming a more well-liked tourist attraction in the Southern District of Sikkim thanks to its unobstructed views of the Kanchenjunga range and the Rangeet valley. Chardham Namchi also made this place quite popular among the pilgrims. Namchi translates as “sky high.”

Namchi Chardham Details

By hosting replicas of India’s four Dhams, Namchi has become a significant tourist destination and pilgrimage hub in recent years (Char Dham). The 33-meter-tall enormous statue of Lord Shiva dominates Char Dham, which is spread out over the Solophok hilltop 5 kilometers south of Namchi. In Namchi, Char Dam is a well-known tourist destination. The idea behind Char Dham was to unite all of India’s important Hindu pilgrimages. It is peppered with large-scale temples and pagodas. Even individuals who have no interest in religion find this place’s natural beauty to be incredibly alluring. As a result, many visitors to Sikkim who are traveling from Gangtok stop in Namchi.

Places to Visit near Chardham Namchi

There are many pictorial places to visit in Namchi at an easily accessible distance which thrives with man-made and natural beauty. Located 7km from Namchi on the way to Ravangla is a massive 33mt tall statue of Guru Padmasambhava on the hilltop of Tendong hill known as the Samdruptse Statue. It is the highest statue of Guru Padmasambhava in the world and on a clear day the place offers an astounding view of the adjacent valley. Close to Samdruptse is Ngadok Monastery, a well-preserved monastery giving its visitors an insight into the Buddhist religion whilst helping them to find peace of mind with its tranquil ambiance.

On the way to Samdruptse is Namchi Rock Garden famous among the localities and tourists for its well-manicured garden with many attractive plants, flowers, and different species of trees. It is an ideal place to enjoy the scenic beauty of Sikkim in a serene environment. About 16 km from Namchi town near the village of Sadam is Tarey Bhir. It is a long ridge that spans east to west with a deep gorge on one side. The total length of the steep ridge is about a kilometer. The government here has constructed pedestrian footsteps that you can follow to take the long ridge walk.