Namchi, South Sikkim
A Beautiful Holy Place in the Mountains
See the giant 108-foot Lord Shiva statue and replicas of India's most famous holy temples all in one beautiful park.
See the giant 108-foot Lord Shiva statue and replicas of India's most famous holy temples all in one beautiful park.
Siddheshwar Dham, also known as **Namchi Char Dham**, is a huge park for culture and prayer. It covers about 29 hectares of land on top of a hill. It was built to show the world the beauty of Indian traditions right here in the mountains of Sikkim.
Located 1,315 meters high with a clear view of Mount Kanchenjunga.
A place where you can see all of India's most holy sites in one day.
A quiet space built to make your heart and mind feel happy and peaceful.
Solophok Hill is a very special place. Local people believe that if you visit this hill even once, all your bad deeds will be washed away and you will feel fresh and clean.
There is an old story from the Mahabharata about this hill. It says that Arjuna came here to pray to Lord Shiva. Shiva came to meet him dressed as a hunter to test how brave and good he was. This temple was built to celebrate that story and to bring people from all over India to South Sikkim.
The Government of Sikkim built this place so that people can see all the famous holy sites of India in just one day, while enjoying the fresh mountain air.
You don't have to travel thousands of miles. We have brought the best parts of India's culture here to Namchi.
A huge 108-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva sitting in peace. It is very strong and can withstand mountain winds and earthquakes.
We have built smaller versions of the 12 most famous Shiva temples (Jyotirlingas) from all over India in a circle.
Visit the four most holy places of India (Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka, Rameshwaram) without leaving Sikkim.
We also have an 18-foot statue of Shiva as a hunter (Kirateshwar) to show our local Sikkim culture and traditions.
Take a look at these photos of the temple and the beautiful mountains around it.
You don't need any special papers to enter. Just bring a government ID card like a Voter ID or Driving License for your hotel.
You need a paper called a Restricted Area Permit (RAP). You can get it for free at the Sikkim border when you arrive. Bring your passport and photos.
This place is built for everyone. We have ramps for wheelchairs and small electric cars to take elders from one temple to another so nobody has to walk too much.
A clean guest house right next to the temple.
Stay right inside the temple gates to see the beautiful sunrise over the mountains and join the early morning prayers.
This guest house is best for families. They prefer groups and families staying together.
March to June
Very nice weather. Lots of flowers and pleasant air. Best for walking around.
October to November
Clear blue skies. You can see the snow-covered mountains perfectly from here.
December to February
It is very cold but the views are very sharp and clear. Wear heavy woolens!
July to September
Lots of rain and mist. Roads can be slippery. Not the best time to visit.
| From | Private Car | Shared Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| NJP / Bagdogra | ₹3,500 - ₹4,000 | ₹500 - ₹600 |
| Gangtok | ₹3,500 - ₹4,000 | ₹400 - ₹500 |
A very tall golden statue of a Buddhist saint. It's beautiful and very peaceful.
An old Buddhist monastery. People say if you visit once, you will surely come back to Namchi.
A big green garden where we grow organic tea. It is one of the most beautiful spots in Sikkim.
Take a ride in a cable car to see the whole town and the mountains from up high.