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Namchi

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Namchi is the capital of South Sikkim. It resembles Gangtok in many ways (including the central pedestrian promenade), but is considerably more quiet and local in character, spared of the flood of domestic tourists and the catering industry that comes with it.

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The town is located at an altitude of 1,675m and is inhabited by Sherpas and other people of Nepalese Himalayan ancestry. The town has a population of around 1,000.

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Jorethang & Ravangla

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  • Namchi Monastery - a Buddhist monastery
  • Ralong Monastery - a Buddhist Monastery
  • Statue of Guru Rinpoche (an 8th century Buddhist sage) - at a height of 118 feet, it is reputed to be the world's largest statue - located on a hill across from the town.

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