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Namchi & Ravangla travel guide

Giant Shiva, giant Buddha

Best time
Mar–May, Oct–Dec
How long
2–3 days
Stay a night
₹1,000–6,000
Food a day
₹300–1,200
Nearest railhead
100 km away
Nearest airport
70 km away

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About Namchi & Ravangla

South Sikkim’s pilgrim hills — the Char Dham complex topped by a 108 ft Shiva, the golden Guru Rinpoche of Samdruptse, Ravangla’s Buddha Park, and the tea of Temi.

Things to do in Namchi & Ravangla

  1. Siddhesvara Dham (Char Dham)

    2 h · ₹50 entry

    Replicas of the Char Dham and 12 Jyotirlingas under a 108 ft Shiva.

  2. Samdruptse Guru Rinpoche

    1 h · Free

    A 135 ft statue on a hilltop.

  3. Buddha Park, Ravangla

    2 h · ₹50 entry

    A 130 ft Buddha with Kanchenjunga behind.

  4. Temi Tea Garden

    1 h · Free

    Sikkim’s only tea estate on a sweeping slope.

  5. Ralang Monastery

    45 min · Free

    Large Kagyu monastery near Ravangla.

  6. Namchi Rock Garden

    45 min · Free

    Gardens and a lake near town.

Where to stay in Namchi & Ravangla

  • Namchi

    ₹1,500–4,000

    Hotels in the town centre.

  • Ravangla

    ₹2,000–5,000

    Hotels and resorts near Buddha Park.

  • Temi tea bungalow

    ₹5,000–10,000

    Stay in the estate.

What to eat

  • Sikkimese food

    local dish

    Thukpa, gundruk soup and sel roti.

Good to know

  • Pakyong airport is the closest; Bagdogra has more flights.
  • Combine with Pelling (2 hours) for a West–South Sikkim loop.

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