Namchi

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Tehsil Namchi, District South Sikkim (Namchi), Sikkim, Bharat.

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. A nice and peaceful Town. Some times called as 2nd Gangtok.
Namchi is located at 27.17°N 88.35°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 1315 metres (4314 feet).
Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 92 km from the state capital Gangtok and 90 km from the town of Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Namchi lies off the road between Melli and Jorethang. Namchi is well connected to other towns in Sikkim and West Bengal. Jeeps and buses regularly ply between Namchi to Gangtok, Pelling, Jorethang, Kalimpong and Siliguri. Namchi commands panoramic view of the snow capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. It is also headquarters of South district. The area is fast growing into a tourist destination with its enormous potential for all round tourist activities.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namchi
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Coordinates:   27°9'52"N   88°21'45"E

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  • Cool and a very pleasant place to roam around. A very good tourist spot
  • Namchi,meaning 'Sky High',nestled among the hills at an elevation of 1520 mtrs. commands a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and vast stretches of valley.The Headquarter of South District,is fast emerging as an ultimate tourist destination.It is situated about 78 kms from Gangtok(the capital of Sikkim ) and 95 kms(approx.) from Siliguri(West Bengal). Major torist attractions in and around Namchi town are: 1.Chaar Dham-Pilgrimage-cum-Cultural Centre at Solophok. 2.135 ft. tall statue of Guru Padmasambhava at Samduptse. 3.Sirdi Sai Mandir at Assangthang. 4.Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Eco-tourism at Chemchey(Feel Good School). 5.Temi Tea Garden(Organic). 6.Namchi Rock Garden. 7.Yatri Niwas at Temi Tea Garden. 8.Buddha Park,Rabong. 9.Tendong hill. 10. Maenam hill. 11. Kitam Bird Sanctuary. 12.Hotsprings at Borong and Phurchachu. 13.Tareybhir at Sadam. 14. Namchi to Samdutse(under construction) ......followed by annual cultural and tourism festival i.e. Namchi Mahotsav during the month of October every year. ......Flower festival. In short....Namchi is nature's own garden... Be there to explore it !!!!!