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Places of Interest- South
Sikkim |
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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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Temi
Tea Garden
The one and only tea garden existing in the State
produces one of the top quality teas in the international
market. The tea garden is spread out on a gently
hill slope originating from the Tendong Hill and
provides a magnificent view for the surrounding
villages. The visit to the factory could be an
eye opener for those wanting to know more about
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 'Sher 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 above Yangang village. |
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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. The trek can
continue to Tashiding or terminate at Borong and
drive back to Ravangla. |
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