In this article, we provide comprehensive information about the geography, history, population, and top tourist destinations of Namchi. Namchi, a serene and charming town in South Sikkim, lives up to its name, which means “Sky High” in the Lepcha language. Nestled at an altitude of 1,675 meters, it offers stunning views of the Kanchenjunga range and the lush valleys below.
| About: | Namchi District of Sikkim is in the altitude range of 400 mtr to 2000 mtr giving it a unique and countryside escape of unending waves of cultivated crops interspersed with terraced slopes, patches of spring forest in the background and covering an era of around 75000 hectares. Namchi, the smallest district in Sikkim in terms of area and second smallest in terms of the population, \with its population at 146742 (Census of 2011), with 76663 male and 68241 female. Namchi/Namtse means the headquarters of the district, located among the hills having elevation up to 5500 fts, of which a panoramic view of a snowy mountain and vast stretch of valley can be viewed. Namchi is around 78 km away from the capital Gangtok; this is the nearest city to Siliguri (almost 85 km away), which serves as the access point for entering Sikkim from West Bengal. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) around 105 km away; the nearest Airport is Bagdogra, about 110 km from Namchi. The Melli check post serves as entry to the district from West Bengal. |
| Geography: | Namchi is located at 27.17°N 88.35°E. It has an average elevation of 1,315 metres (4,314 ft). Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 78 kilometres (48 mi) from the state capital Gangtok and 100 kilometres (62 mi) 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. |
| Country : | India |
| State: | Sikkim |
| District: | Namchi |
| Language: | English, Nepali, Sikkimese, Lepcha |
| Population: | 12,194 (2011) |
| Literacy rate: | Literacy rate of Namchi city is 88.10 % higher than state average of 81.42 %. In Namchi, Male literacy is around 91.30 % while female literacy rate is 84.84 %. |
| Major Attractions to Visit: | 1. Samdruptse Monastery 2. Namchi Chardham (Siddheshwar Dham) 3. Tendong Hill 4. Rock Garden 5. Ralong Monastery 6. Ngadak Monastery 7. Temi Tea Garden 8. Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary 9. Serdup Choling Monastery 10. Solophok Hill |
