Namchi & Ravangla: South Sikkim from Our Home Town
A short, permit-free trip through the district we live in: the giant statues of Samdruptse and Ravangla, the Char Dham complex and Sikkim’s only tea estate.
NJP / Bagdogra
Namchi
Temi
Ravangla
NJP
Duration
2 nights / 3 days
Starts & ends
NJP / Bagdogra (round trip)
Highest point
about 7,000 ft (Ravangla)
Best months
All year; best Oct – May
Good for
Short breaks, Monasteries & culture, Family trips
Price
On request — quoted for your dates
Highlights
Char Dham and the Samdruptse statue at Namchi
Temi Tea Garden on its long slope
Buddha Park at Ravangla and Ralang Monastery
No permits, and open almost all year
Day by day
1
Day 1: NJP / Bagdogra to Namchi
about 3½ hrs Night in Namchi
Up through Melli to Namchi. In the afternoon, Char Dham at Solophok and the Rock Garden.
2
Day 2: Samdruptse, Temi & Ravangla
about 1½ hrs in all Night in Ravangla
Samdruptse in the morning light, then Temi Tea Garden, and on to Ravangla for the Buddha Park and Ralang Monastery.
3
Day 3: Ravangla to NJP / Bagdogra
about 4 hrs Departure
After breakfast, down to NJP or Bagdogra.
Usually included
Hotel or homestay accommodation in the category you choose, on twin sharing
Breakfast and dinner at every stay (MAP), unless you ask for a different plan
A private vehicle with a local driver for all transfers and sightseeing, point to point
Pick-up and drop at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport
Not included
Train and air fares
Entrance, camera and guide fees, and parking
Lunch, drinks, tips, laundry and other personal expenses
Vehicle use or sightseeing outside the itinerary, and add-ons such as Zero Point or Nathu La unless listed
Extra costs from landslides, road closures, strikes or flight changes
Travel insurance and room-heater charges
Every quote lists exactly what is included for your trip, in writing, before you confirm.
Permits
What sets the price
We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite. Your quote depends on:
SeasonSpring, autumn and holidays cost more than the quiet months.
Hotel categoryStandard, deluxe or premium, and whether rooms face the view.
VehicleSedan, SUV or a larger vehicle for groups; reserved or shared.
Group sizeMore travellers share the vehicle and lower the cost per head.
Add-onsZero Point, Nathu La, the toy train or a guide where needed.