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Namchi : Namchi, meaning
'Sky High', nestled among the hills at an elevation
of 5,500 ft
 commands panoramic view of the
snow-capped mountains and vast stretches of valley.
Atop Samdruptse hilltop near Namchi, recently
erected is the worlds tallest statue of Guru
Padmasambhava, the patron saint of both Hindus and
the Buddhist. |
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Samdruptse : At a height
of 135 feet, this colossal statue of the Buddhist
Patron Saint of Sikkim
 is said to be the biggest of
its kind in the world. Located in the woods of
Samdruptse just four kilometers above Namchi, this
newly erected monument is now a popular pilgrimage
site for local devotees. |
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Temi Tea Garden : The one
and only tea estate existing in the State produces
one of the top
 quality teas in the international
market. The tea garden is spread out on a gentle
hill slope originating from the Tendong Hill and
provides a magnificent view for the surrounding
villages. The visit to the fact" could be an eye
opener for those wanting to know more about the tea
processing methods. |
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Ravangla : At the base of
Menam Hill is Ravangla, a small township and transit
to various tourist
 destinations in South and West Sikkim. It is also an upcoming tourist spot, and
transit point for trekkers to Menam Hill and Borong.
There are accommodation facilities and numerous
short nature trails. A trek down to the sacred cave
'Shar Chok Bephu', one of the four holiest caves in
Sikkim, would be a memorable experience. |
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Menam Hill : Menam Hill towers above Tendong
Hill on the other side over looking the ravangla
Bazar settlement. Situated at an altitude of 10,300
ft the scenic view from this height is, perhaps,
unmatched in this part of the world. Mt. Khangchendzonga and its surrounding ranges looms
above
 the dwarf the richly forested and rugged hill.
On a clear sunny day, it is possible to see the
plains of Bengal spanning across Kalimpong and
Darjeeling Hills in the South, right across the
Indo-China border towards the North. A short
distance away is the legendary Bhaley Bhunga, a kind
of rocky spur which juts out from the ridge top and
remains suspended in the air. |
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Borong : Facing the
snow-capped mountains is Borong, motorable from
Ravangla or a trek via Menam. A picturesque village,
its beautiful landscape and magnificent view is also
host to the hot spring, Borong TsaChu'. The trek
trail, originating from Namchi or Damthang to
Tendong - Ravangla - Menam - Borong (5-6 days) is
one of the most interesting trails scaling all the
hill tops along the route. |
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