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Namchi

Sikkim, India · Asia

About Namchi

Namchi is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Jorethang, 52km from Nathu La.

Namchi is a town located in Sikkim, India. With a population of 12,190, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Namchi sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Namchi to your route.

About Namchi

Namchi is a city and the administrative headquarter of the Namchi district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The appellation Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Sikkimese.

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What are the best things to do in Namchi?

Namchi offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Namchi located?

Namchi is located in Sikkim, India, Asia. The coordinates are 27.1649 latitude, 88.3638 longitude.

What is the population of Namchi?

Namchi has a population of approximately 12,190 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
12,190
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Sikkim
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.1649, 88.3638

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Namchi

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Darjeeling

The Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Glenary's

A British-era bakery and restaurant on Nehru Road founded around 1885, with a glass-fronted tea room looking over the Darjeeling hills and a cellar bar below. Still the town's default meeting place.

17 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Thambi View Point

A 3,415 m balcony above the Old Silk Route where the road from Zuluk unwinds below in a stack of hairpin bends; on clear mornings Kanchenjunga rises straight ahead at sunrise.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Nathang Valley

A treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Nathu La

A 4,310 m pass on the India-China border, one of the few open trading posts on the frontier, where you can stand metres from Chinese sentries at the barbed-wire line.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Namchi

  • 17 kmDarjeelingThe Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
  • 48 kmNathang ValleyA treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.
  • 52 kmNathu LaA 4,310 m pass on the India-China border, one of the few open trading posts on the frontier, where you can stand metres from Chinese sentries at the barbed-wire line.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Namchi.

Jorethang

🇮🇳 India

8 km awayPop. 9,009

Nayabazar

🇮🇳 India

9 km awayPop. 1,235

Naya Bāzār

🇮🇳 India

13 km awayPop. 1,035

Kalimpong, Крукети

🇮🇳 India

16 km away

Singtam

🇮🇳 India

16 km awayPop. 6,133

Rangpo

🇮🇳 India

17 km awayPop. 10,450

Gyalshing

🇮🇳 India

17 km awayPop. 4,013

Dārjiling

🇮🇳 India

18 km awayPop. 123,797

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