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How to Travel from NJP to Namchi

Namchi, a beautiful place and the capital district of South Sikkim, is developing rapidly as a tourist spot and a pilgrimage center. The town is located about 78 km away from Gangtok and vastly known for the largest statue of the patron saint of Sikkim, Padmasamvaba. The city is also famous for many Buddhists monasteries and beautiful mountain ranges. As it is a center of many monasteries and religious centers, it attracts many pilgrims offering them to feel the presence of Buddha. Namchi means 'top of the sky situated in the elevation of 1675 meters, the name is undoubtedly well justified. Now if you are planning to visit this scenic beauty of Sikkim, let us guide you from the start of your journey from NJP to Namchi.

Places to Visit at Namchi

Namchi is blessed with many attractive places and architecture and one of them is Solophok Chardham. Get a chance to come closer to one of the mightiest gods of Hindus, Shiva, which is in the shape of an 87 feet long statue. There are twelve Jyotirlingas and the four dhams of pilgrimage surrounded by this astonishing statue. The temple is situated in the Sopholok Hill, from where you can get a magnificent view of the town.

Samdruptse Hill is a quite popular place among tourists. This wish-fulfilling hill is just 5 km away from Namchi, quite popular for the statue of Guru Padmasambhava who was the patron saint of Sikkim. The tall statue is overlooking the whole town. As a result, you can feel the presence of him everywhere. This gold statue even glitters when sunlight falls over it. If you are planning to travel Namchi, this should be in your must-visit list.

The Ralang Monastery of Namchi is famous for his religious value and magnificent architecture. It is the most sacred place of Namchi which is the home of more than 100 monks. Pang Lhabsol, the annual festival of the monastery is celebrated with lighting many lights. Feel the astonishing beauty of these lightings and know the way these monks live their lives. The monastery is truly an epitome of Buddhist culture, thus making it a must-visit place for tourists.

These are some of the attractive places in Namchi. And if you are travelling from NJP to Namchi, let us discuss the mediums needed to go there.

NJP to Namchi By Road

Namchi is approximately 94 km away from NJP and if your plan is to visit this magnificent town from NJP, you will be disappointed to know that there is no bus available from NJP to Namchi. Even it is hard to get a shared jeep from there. In order to get a shared cab, you have to come to Siliguri first. The chance of getting a shared cab from Siliguri to Namchi is quite less too.

The last option you have in this situation is a private cab. The drivers usually ask for high fares from NJP to Namchi and it is quite troublesome if you don't know the exact fare. Here at Himalayan wheels, we offer pre-booked cars for travelers. You don't have to bear all the hassles, just book us and we will pick you directly from NJP.

NJP to Namchi by Train

The nearest Rail Station to Namchi is New Jalpaiguri which is approximately 95 km away from this hill town. As a result, travelling from NJP to Namchi becomes impossible. This could be a huge drawback for someone who prefers a train journey more than any other options.

NJP to Namchi by Air

There is no airport located in NJP as well as in Namchi. The nearest airport is Bagdogra, which is approximately 100 km away from Namchi. Thus you can't travel by air from NJP to Namchi.

The best option to travel from NJP to Namchi is by a pre-booked cab. And Himalayan Wheels is the best car rental agency in SIliguri. We provide various types of cars so that they can fit in your budget. The drivers we provide are also well experienced. Therefore, you can reach your destinations safely without worrying much.

We also make your returning journey simple. We even provide pre-booked cars from Namchi to NJP. So, why are you waiting? just call us while you have finalized to visit the magnificent Namchi.