Namchi offers scenic mountain landscapes, local culture, and memorable travel experiences.
Sikkim, the North-Eastern green princess state of India is simply a land where the scope of exploring Mother Nature is endless. Though for many people, the world of Sikkim is limited to common names like Gangtok, Tsango Lake, Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir and Pelling, the picturesque state is very vast and there hundreds of other stunning destinations. If you have been to Sikkim several times and covered the Easter, Western and Northern part of the state extensively, then focus on the West this time. Arrange a car from Siliguri and head towards Namchi, the capital of West Sikkim.
Sikkim, the North-Eastern green princess state of India is simply a land where the scope of exploring Mother Nature is endless. Though for many people, the world of Sikkim is limited to common names like Gangtok, Tsango Lake, Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir and Pelling, the picturesque state is very vast and there hundreds of other stunning destinations. If you have been to Sikkim several times and covered the Easter, Western and Northern part of the state extensively, then focus on the West this time.
Arrange a car from Siliguri and head towards Namchi, the capital of West Sikkim. If you are a Bengali, the Bhutia appellation of Namchi would appear very funny since it means Sky High, while in your language Namchi means 'getting down'. Situated in between Melli and Jorethang at an altitude of 5500 feet, Namchi is a picturesque place, though not very serene as many other destinations in Sikkim.
Namchi is quite a developed area and the roads, the town, the market area and the school make it evident. But once you cross the town area and start going up climbing the steep terrain you find Mother Nature revealing herself for you. Namchi offers an indescribable view of the Kanchenjungha and the mountains and valleys lying beneath.
It seems like reaching the snowy ranges is a matter of minutes from where you stand. Every inch of the road that connects Namchi with Western Sikkim is a viewpoint and you can spend hours standing there, staring at the beauty of the shining pinnacle of snow. Being a high altitude place, Namchi offers a cold feeling throughout the year but its scenic beauty is fast changing the South Sikkim capital into a tourist hotspot.
Hotels & accommodations: There are numerous private hotels of different budgets in Namchi. Dining facilities are available in most of the hotels. You would also find roadside eateries selling local dishes in Namchi.
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