Namchi Tourism, Sikkim India
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Namchi Fast Facts
- State: Sikkim
- District: South Sikkim
- Famous for/as: Pilgrim
- Altitude: 1315 m
- Language: Hindi, Nepali
- Best Season: Mar - Oct
- Weather: Summer 25 to 27°C, Winter -5 to 16°C
- Clothing: Light cotton in summer and woollen in winter
- Local Transport:
- Pincode: 737126
- STDCode: 03595
Namchi, India Overview
Namchi is the capital of the South Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The appellation Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Bhutia.
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Namchi, India History
Namchi is fast becoming a major tourist spot and pilgrimage centre. The Namchi monastery, Ralong monastery and Tendong Hill are important Buddhist pilgrimage centres. The world's largest statue (at 118 feet) of the Buddhist Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim, is on the Samdruptse hill (The Wish Fulfilling well) opposite Namchi. It was completed in February 2004. It is also said that the Samdruptse hill is actually a Dormant Volcano. Myths say that the buddhist monks have been going on top of the hill and offering prayers to the volcano to keep it calm. There is also a Rock Garden just few kilometers up from the town on the way to Samdruptse. The Rock Garden displays a wide variety of Flora and is a local recreation and picnic spot. It offers a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchendzonga (aka Mt. Kanchenjanga, the world's third highest peak).