Look up at
Namchi
The south’s big-statue town.
- Altitude
- About 5,500ft
- Sights
- Samdruptse, Char Dham, Temi tea
Namchi, the south-district capital at about 5,500ft, pairs big monuments with working landscape: the 118ft Samdruptse statue of Guru Padmasambhava, the Char Dham temple complex, and the Temi tea garden down the hill, Sikkim’s only one.
Quick answers
Namchi at a glance
What is Namchi known for?
The giant statues (Samdruptse, Char Dham) and Temi tea, an easy south-Sikkim day loop from Ravangla.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Samdruptse
The giant Padmasambhava on the hill.
Temi Tea Garden
Sikkim’s only tea estate, spring-plucked.
Facts checked against the official Sikkim tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26