Namchi district, Sikkim, India

Places to visit near Namchi

Namchi is a town in Namchi district, Sikkim, India, home to about 1,147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 waterfalls and 23 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Samdruptse (3 km), Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham Mandir) (3 km) and Lovers Meet View Point (14 km).

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Namchi, Sikkim
Namchi, Namchi district, Sikkim, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Namchi at a glance

Location
Namchi district, Sikkim, India
Population
about 1,147
Coordinates
27.1649° N, 88.3638° E
Places within 50 km
175 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens
Nearest city
Kalimpong, 20 km
Railway station
Darjeeling (DJ), 22 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 67 km

Top places to visit near Namchi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Namchi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Namchi

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Namchi. The closest is Namchi Rock Garden (3 km); the best-known is Lovers Meet View Point (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Namchi

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Namchi. The closest is Rose Garden Solophok (3 km); the best-known is Lloyd Botanical Garden (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Namchi

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Namchi. The closest is Chitrey Waterfall (16 km); the best-known is Ban Jhakri Falls Park (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Namchi

26 buddhist sites within 100 km of Namchi. The closest is Ngadak Thupten Shedup Dhargey Choeling, Monastery (1 km); the best-known is Buddha Park (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Namchi

23 temples within 100 km of Namchi. The closest is Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham Mandir) (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Namchi

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Namchi. The closest is Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant (25 km); the best-known is Sumendu Lake (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Namchi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Namchi
  2. 3 km Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham Mandir) · temple, Namchi
  3. 17 km Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park · museum, Darjiling
  4. 16 km Gumbadara Viewpoint · viewpoint, Darjiling
  5. 6 km Lovers Meet View Point · viewpoint, Darjiling
  6. 10 km Delo Park · park, Kalimpong
  7. 20 km Back to Namchi

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How to reach Namchi

  • By train: Darjeeling (DJ) — about 22 km from the centre
  • By train: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) — about 68 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 67 km by road
  • By road from Kalimpong: about 20 km · directions
  • By road from Darjeeling: about 22 km · directions
  • By road from Pelling: about 24 km · directions

All places near Namchi by distance

Within 15 km of Namchi

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Namchi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints3999Namchi Rock Garden (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2738Rose Garden Solophok (3 km)
Waterfalls2432Chitrey Waterfall (16 km)
Buddhist sites2326Ngadak Thupten Shedup Dhargey Choeling, Monastery (1 km)
Temples1323Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham Mandir) (3 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1221Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant (25 km)
Forts & heritage915Darjeeling Clock Tower (21 km)
Museums1112Lepcha Museum (19 km)
Other attractions1011Samdruptse (3 km)
Parks58Central Park (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Yelbong River Camp (40 km)
Churches11Union Church (22 km)
Caves01Bamboo Cave (67 km)

Namchi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Namchi?

Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham Mandir) (temple, about 3 km), Samdruptse (attraction, about 3 km), Lovers Meet View Point (viewpoint, about 14 km), Gumbadara Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 15 km), Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (museum, about 20 km), Delo Park (park, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Namchi?

175 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 waterfalls, 23 buddhist sites, 13 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Namchi?

Namchi Rock Garden, about 3 km by road; Lovers Meet View Point (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Namchi?

Rose Garden Solophok, about 3 km by road; Kitam Bird Sanctuary (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Namchi?

Chitrey Waterfall, about 16 km by road; Changay Waterfalls (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Namchi?

Start in Namchi, visit Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham Mandir), then Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, then Gumbadara Viewpoint, then Lovers Meet View Point, then Delo Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Namchi?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

How do I reach Namchi?

By train: Darjeeling (DJ), about 22 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 67 km by road. By road: 20 km from Kalimpong.

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