State
: Sikkim, in the north east of India.Best time to Travel : Through out the year.
Weather Conditions : Too cold in winters and moderate in summers.
Location : Namchi is about 90 km from Gangtok and 100 km from Siliguri.
Know Namchi in Sikkim
Namchi (Sky High) in Sikkim is nestled among the hills at an elevation of around 5500 ft. Namchi commands panoramic view of the snow capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. It is also head-quaters of South district. The area is fast growing into a tourist destination with its enomous potential for all round tourist activities.
Journey to Namchi in Sikkim
Airport : The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, West Bengal, about 124 km from Gangtok. From here you will find numerous vehicles to reach Namchi.
Railhead : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in West Bengal is the closest railhead, which is 125 km from Gangtok.
Road Transport : There are SNT buses to Pelling, Gangtok, Yuksom, Jorethang, Tashiding, Darjeeling and Siliguri. You will find buses from these place to reach Namchi. Staying in Namchi (Sikkim)
There are only a couple of hotels managed by Sikkim tourism. However at nearby Namchi, there is a good range hotels managed by the tourism department there are private hotels too.
Sightseeing in Namchi (Sikkim)
Samdrupste
Samdrupste is situated 8 kms away from the town at an alitude of 7000fts. where Government has started construction of RCC structure of Guru Rinpoche of 135 fts. height. The Foundation stone was laid by his Highness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Helipad
Helipad is located 5 kms away from town at an altitude of around 5000 fts. From here one can get the most panaromic view of Mt. Kanchanzonga with the surrounding mountain a part of Darjeeling Kalimgpong and the rolling plains of Bengal. The visitors can savour the breathtaking view of temi tea garden the one and the only tea estate in the state which produces top quality tea in the international market.
Cottage Industry
Situated 2 kms away from town the centre is established with the aim of promoting and preserving Sikkimese art and craft of authentic Sikkimese design.
Doling Gumpa
Follows the Nyimgpa sect of Buddhism which is also the oldest Sect and commonly refferd to as The Red Hat Sect. A hike to the monastry also allows one a close a experience of the rich flora and fauna of the area.
Rock Garden
The garden is situated below Samdrupste. It is a recreation and picnic spot. It offers magnificent view of Mount Kanchendzonga.
Namchi Monastery
Namchi Monastery is located just above the town and was constructed during the regime of Chogyal Ghurmed Namgyal.
