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Namchi

Sky of the Heavens

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2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / night₹50EntryOctober – MarchBest windowNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)Nearest rail · 100 km

South Sikkim's headquarters hosts the Char Dham replica complex and a towering Guru Padmasambhava statue on Samdruptse Hill. "Namchi" translates to "Sky of the Heavens".

Pairs well with

Ravangla· 1h awayDarjeeling· 2h awayPelling· 2h awayKalimpong· 2h awayGangtok· 3h awayLachung & Yumthang Valley· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 92
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 100km · Bagdogra Airport 95km

Nearest transport

New Jalpaiguri (NJP)100 km
Bagdogra Airport95 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Gangtok → Namchi

shared_jeep · 3h

₹220

approx.

Gangtok → Namchi

cab · 2.5h

₹1,800

approx.

Nearby attractions

Char DhamSamdruptse HillNgadak MonasteryTendong Hill

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