Char Dham, Namchi
Siddhesvara Dham
A Hindu pilgrimage complex on the summit of Solophok Hill, featuring a 33-meter statue of Shiva and replicas of India's four major pilgrimage sites and twelve jyotirlinga temples.
Char Dham (Siddhesvara Dham) was completed in 2011 on Solophok Hill outside Namchi. At its center is a seated statue of Shiva about 33 meters tall. Around it, replicas of India's “Four Dhams” (Badrinath, Jagannath, Rameswaram, and Dwarka) and 12 jyotirlinga shrines have been built, so you can “worship across all of India” in one place. The grounds are spacious, with excellent views. Entry costs about 50 rupees. It's about 2.5 to 3 hours by hired car from Gangtok and can be visited together with Samdruptse on the same day.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Shirdi Sai Mandir, Namchi
- Ngadak Monastery
- Namchi Rock Garden
- Samdruptse Guru Padmasambhava Statue
- Tarey Bhir
- Tendong Hill
- Temi Tea Garden
- Buddha Park of Ravangla