South Sikkim

South Sikkim

District of India

South Sikkim is a district in Indian state Sikkim. The Capital of south Sikkim is Namchi.
Best time to visit: April to May.

How to Reach South Sikkim

By Air: The nearest airport of South Sikkim is Bagdogra airport in Siliguri.
Buy a cheapest air-ticket from below site. This is my favorite site because it shows the different airline ticket prices of the same flight. So it makes easy for me to buy the lowest price ticket.
Type your travel city name "Bagdogra" in Destination box. Select your depart and return date. If one-way, click on the 'X' in the return date box. Click on search.


You can reach South Sikkim from Darjeeling via Jorethang or from Gangtok.
Shared Jeep Rates-
Darjeeling to Jorethang 120 Rupee
Jorethang to Namchi 35 Rupee
Siliguri to Namchi via Meli Bazar 140 Rupee
Gangtok to Ravangala shared jeeps available between 7 AM to 10 AM. Fare 100 Rupee per person.

Hotels in South Sikkim

There are few hotels in Namchi and few in Ravangla.
You can book hotel from the below search engine, which compare Booking.com and other all hotel related website and show the different prices of the same room. So, you can book at the lowest price.
Type your city name "Purana Namchi". Select your check-in and check-out date and click on search.

Tourist Places in South Sikkim

Day-1:

Sai Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is situated about 3 km from Char Dham and 5 km from Namchi Taxi Stand.

Char Dham

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is situated about 3 km from Sai Temple and 2 km from Namchi Taxi Stand.

Serdup Choling Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

Serdup Choling Monastery built in 1967.
How to go: It is situated above Ahaley Bhaichung Stadium in Namchi. About 1 kilometer from Namchi town.

Mahatma Gandhi Botanical Park

Park

How to go: Near Dak Bungalow at Namchi town.

Central Park Namchi

Park

How to go: It is situated at Namchi-Manpur Road.

Siddheshwar Dham Namchi

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is situated on the top of Solophuk hill, 5km southwest of Namchi.

Ngadak Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

Ngadak Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries of Namchi.

Mainaam Garden

Orchid Nursery

Manufacturer of Orchid Cut flowers and Plants.

Namchi Rock Garden

Park

How to go: It is situated at the base of Samdruptse hill. 3 km from Namchi.

Namchi Ropeway

Cable Car

2.1 km long passenter ropeway. The cable car start from the rock garden to Samdruptse, where the statue of Guru Padmasambhava is located. While coming down, there are two options, take the ropeway or a car as you wish.
Cost: Roundtrip Rs.150 and single trip Rs.100.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 4 PM.
How to go: 6 km from Namchi Taxi stand.

Statue at Samdruptse Hill

Statue on Hill

Needs to climb up about 250 meters from the parking area. There is a 148 feet statue of Guru Padmasambhava which consider the world’s tallest Padmasambhava statue.


Day-2:

Temi Tea Garden

Tea Garden

It is established in 1969. It is 29 km from Namchi and only tea garden in Sikkim.


After visiting the garden start for Ravangla, the small town. It is 26 km from Namchi and 20 km from Temi Garden. Take hotel and stay at night.


Day-3:

Buddha Park

Park with Statue

Also known as Tathagata Tsal.

Ralang Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

How to go: 6 km from Ravangla near Borong Village


For your round trip tour in Sikkim, your next destination will be West Sikkim. So click here The Tourist Places in West Sikkim

Or select another destination from below.

Gangtok

Darjeeling




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