Namchi

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Namchi is the capital of South Sikkim.

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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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