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Places of Interest |
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NAMCHI |
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Namchi meaning ‘sky high’,
nestled among the hills at an elevation of 4500. ft,
commands panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains
and vast stretches of valley. It is also the Head
Quarter of the South District . This place is
perfact destinations for vacationers in quest of
enchantment, tranquility or adventure. A jewel
embedded in snow clad mountains, Namchi and its
surrounded areas are a primeval land that is unlike
anywhere else. Where one dreamy day blends into the
next. This place of mystery and myths casts an
enchantment spell that holds a visitor in thrill. A
land so rich in culture, tradition and steeped in
religion. Namchi offers you a holiday that is more
than a dream-a voyage of adventures and discovery.
Discovery ( Namchi in Sikkim). |
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TEMI TEA GARDEN |
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The one the only Tea estate
existing in the state produces one of the top
quality teas in the intemational market. The tea
garden is spread out on a gentle hill slope
originating from the Tendong Hill and provides a
magnificent view for surrounding villages. The visit
to the factory could be an eye opener for those
wanting to know more about tea processing methods. A
visit to the garden, enroute to the Tendong Hill,
could be a rewarding experience for those who want
to combine nature and culture as they keep trekking. |
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SAMDRUPTSE |
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This is a high hill top and seems
like a crown of town Namchi which is situated just
at 6 km drive above “th Bazar. As Samdruptse has a
lot of remarkable and unexpected things to give,
which includes the state’s magnificent and tallest
statue of Guru Padmasambhava that ever made in the
history of Sikkim and the very place also provides
you an unique and spectacular sights to see from the
top of the hill. The fairy place is also popular
known for the best view of sunrise in the morning.
To add the more value of Samdruptse there is a
ambitious plans from the government side to have a
cable car to from Samdruptse to Solophok. |
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SOLOPHOK CHARDHAM : This
place is regarded as sacred as its meant for Hindu
pilgrims where the pujas and ceremonies are
performed. Very soon this place will be counted
among one of the ideal point for tourist
destination, since the place is coming out with a
big statue of Lord Shiva as equally big of Guru
Padmasambhava of Samdruptse Hill. This place will
definitely fascinated the tourist as these two
magnificent statues would be facing each other on
two top of the hills. |
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VILLAGE HIKE : The
villages around Namchi offers easy terrain for
hiking Chemchey, Bermoik Tinketam, Yangyang are the
villages that one ass along in the thinking trail
which takes a full day. |
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VILLAGE HOME STAY : The
villages of sikkim offers you a experience of
spending a holiday as a guest of a local sikkimese
family in a village home stay. The village home
stays are located in villahges around Namchi in
South Sikkim. Accomodation is in simple comfortable
rooms and delicious local food is prepared and
served by the host family. Activities during a stay
would primarily include easy hikes or even though
day treks for the adventures. |
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NAMCHI MAHOTSAV : It is a
cultural festival that observes in around Namchi
every year in the mid October. This cultural
featival showcase the rich cultural heritage and
social ethos of the people of Sikkim and Namchi at
the larger canvass which enables the people from
domestic and international level come to visit
Namchi and enjoy an unique combination of Scenic
beauty, abundant biodiversity, rainbow culture
comprising of several arts, languages, music, dances
etc. As the celebration continues a whole week
showcasing dance and music presentations by
different folk groups of Sikkim representing various
ethnic groups of Sikkim like Bhutia, Lepcha, Rai,
Limbu, Tamang, Gurung, Newar, Sherpa etc. different
food, habits, traditional costumes, traditional
handicrafts and skills is also showcased. In order
to enhance the image of green Sikkim this festival
is celebrated on the eco-tourism philosophy of
Sikkim. |
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