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SOUTH Sikkim is the 2nd. largest populated District next to East Sikkim. South Sikkim though having a smaller area is more thickly populated and is more open and fairly well cultivated. NAMCHI is the Administration headquarter of South Sikkim, is a small town which is accessible from the neighbouring state of West Bengal. South District offers spellbinding views and excellent treks to Interesting Trekking Places. Namchi is 90 Kms. away from Gangtok the state capital, and 100 Kms. away from siliguri the nearest railways and airways stations.Be it handicrafts or profusion of orchids, primulas and rhododendrons or snow-capped mountain view, all are there for the tourists to enjoy in South District. Be it a trekker, nature's admirer, bird watcher or a peace seeker, South Sikkim will provide you all.


Places of Interest

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 streches of valley.It is also the headquaters of the South District.The area is fast developing into a tourist destination with its immense potential for all round tourist activities. It is about 78 kms from gangtok and 100 from Siliguri.
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TENDONG HILL

	Above Damthang, overlooking south district headquarter town Namchi, there is a small flat stretch of land at an altitude of 8530ft surrounded by lush green ancient forest which is popularly known as Tendong Hill.Legends says that the Tendong Hill saved the Lepcha tribe from the ravages of deluge when the whole world was flooded- similar to Noah’s Ark of the Bible.Even today,the lepchas perform
pujas to pay reverence to the Tendong Hill.

TEMI TEA GARDEN

	This garden produces one of the best quality teas in the international market.This is the only existing tea estate in the state.A visit to the garden , enroute to the Tendong Hill , could be a rewarding experience for those who want to combine nature and culture as they keep trekking.

RAVANGLA

	At the base of Menam Hill is Ravangla. It is a small township and transit to various tourist destinations in south and west Sikkim. One of the most upcoming tourist spot, and transit point for trekkers to Menam Hill and Borong. A trek down to the sacred cave ‘Shar Chok Bephu’, one of the four holiest caves in Sikkim , would be a memorable experience.

MENAM HILL

	Situated at an altitude of 10300ft the scenic view from this height is, perhaps, unmatched in this part of the world.Menam Hill towers above Tendong Hills on the other side overlooking the Ravangla bazaar settlement .The trek to Menam from Ravangla takes about 4 hrs and from Menam hill top one has the option to take the gentle trek to
Borong village or follow the more treacherous trails taken by the famous British botanist, Sir Joseph Hooker ,down to Yangang village.

BORONG

	Facing the snow-caped mountains is Borong, motorable from Ravangla or a trek via Menam. A picturesque village its beautiful landscape and magnificient view is also host to the hot spring , ‘Borong TsaChu’ .
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SINGCHU-THANG

	45kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 3500ft on the banks of River Teesta. Singchuthang is ideal for White Water Sports and picturesque picnic spot. It literally means ‘the plain over grown with dwarf fish plants and shrubs.

SIKIP

	Sikip is located on the banks of the River Rangeet in the South District. The dive from Gangtok to Sikip takes about five hours via Legship and is also accessible from Siliguri and Darjeeling via Jorethang. This place is an Anglers paradise and also has a charming natural surrounding. Together with one can also avail the facility of rafting down the Rangeet.

PHUR TSA CHU

	Situated on the bank of river Rangeet is the hot spring ‘Phur Tsa Chu’ half an hour drive from Legship and one hour drive from Jorethang. Pilgrims of all walks of life come to dip in this hot spring during month of January to March.

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