Chardham Namchi | Full guide about Chardham | in Nepali Language

Chardham is situated at Solophok hill which is only 5 km away from Namchi town. It is believed that a visit to the place is enough to wash away all sins. There are 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva is encircled and girdle of twelve Jyotirlingams Chardam, which is situated in India in four different places like East Jagannath in Odisha, West as Dwarika Dham in Gujarat, South as Rameshawaram in Tamil Nadu, North as Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand. There are Sai Temple also for Sai followers and you can see the statue of Yalamber ,first warrior or King of kirata kingdom who is know as son of Ghatotkacha and grandson of pandava Bhim. According to the Mahabharata, Pandava Arjun meets the Lord Shiva for Pashupatastra
Here are especially Hindus consider the main pilgrimage, but we are welcome all the people from different religious and casts because it is cultural site too.

How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal approx 101 kms from Namchi which is a nearest domestic airport and connected to international airport being Kolkata in West Bengal.
By Train
The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) in West Bengal about 96 kms from Namchi from where one can avail trains to different parts of the country.
By Road
Namchi is approx 92 kms from Siliguri. The Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) buses plies regularly from Namchi to towns within the state and Siliguri. Private taxis are also available on regular basis for hire and on shared.

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