In the state of Sikkim, India, South Sikkim is a district. Namchi is the capital of the district. The elevation range of the district varies from 40 meters to 2000 meters. Never ending and numerous farming pastures and terraced inclinations, which remain dotted with green lush woods dominates the exclusive and distinct countryside landscape of this place. Sikkims smallest district in terms of land coverage is this district of South Sikkim. Also it is Sikkims second most populous district. The administrative headquarters of the district is located in Namchi or Namtse. The term Namchi or Namtse denotes the meaning Sky High. This place is ser at an alitutude of 5,500 feet and remains snuggled up amongst the hill ranges. From here, an exquisite and picturesque glimpse of the snow clad mountains and great valleys can be seen. The distance between Gangtok, which is the capital city of Sikkim and Namchi is 78 kilometers. Namchi is also the only main city of Sikkim, which lies closest to Siliguri. This place forms an entrance to the Indian state of West Bengal from Sikkim. The access spot from West Bengal to the South District is the Meli check post.

The district of South Sikkim is recognized by the plain and spiritual people, a number of the most ancient monasteries, stunning sceneries and landscapes, the farming community and harmony and quietness of this place. It is also considered as an industrial area, which has acquired growth and had developed in the shortest time. A diverse weather conditions prevails in this place. 162.5 cms is the standard annual precipitation. Until now, this district has only seen a maximum temperature of 17 degree Celsius to 27 degree Celsius; whereas 2 degree Celsius to 21 degree Celsius is the temperature range for the minimum temperature. The most ancient monasteries of South Sikkim are the Ngadak Gumpa, which is located in Namchi and Ralong Gumpa, which is located in Ravangla. At Samdruptse, located in Namchi, a statue of Guru Padmasambhava, having a height of 135 feet is there. Luxurious and plush woods, covered in greeneries, encircle this place. Below the renowned Tengdong Hills, this is situated. Ravangla, Tendong Hills, Mainam Hill, Borong and Jorethang are the others significant and popular place to visit. Land or orchids and other types of flowers, is a phrase which is much associated with Namchi.

Be it in terms of having a magnificent and majestic natural beauty or in terms of having clean and fresh towns, the district of South Sikkim do not lack in any way in comparison to Sikkims other districts. The whole regions administration and other aspects are controlled by Namchi, since it is the administrative headquarters of the district. The stunning locations and tourist spots of the district, furnishes tourists with many a motives for making a trip to this place, at least for one time. Afterwards, more number of trips can be made to South Sikkim.

The district of South Sikkim is second most populous district of Sikkim; the district of East Sikkim being the first. The most commercialized district of Sikkim is the district of South Sikkim, in terms of convenience to have access of the plains. The foremost tea producing district in India is the district of South Sikkim district, which has the Temi Tea Garden. A moderate climate prevails in this district of South Sikkim. Lot many number of tourism locations, monasteries, gardens, hills, waterfalls and location for trekking are there in the district. These features of the district can attract any person to make a trip to this place. The districts natural magnificence is very enchanting and captivating and holds the visitors in a blissful state. A complete idea about the different tourist spots and crowd pulling places of South Sikkim will be talked about, in this section. Pursue reading more to get an idea about the tours to South Sikkim district of Sikkim State in India.
 
South Sikkim Culture

A harmonized and uniform mixture is formed by the mingling together of various kinds of communities, culture, religions, customs and traditions. The Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese form the major communities. Professions of trade and government services are taken up by the people from the plains, who have settled here, in the city areas. The immigrants from plains and Nepal, who are laborers, form a minor part of the inhabitants of this place. This is because of the states many progressive actions going on such as the building of roadways, bridges and buildings.

South Sikkim Tourism

In Sikkim, the portion in which there is the minimum of footfall of tourists is South Sikkim. Numerous villages containing Sikkimese and Lepcha people remains scattered over the exclusive countryside terrain of the district. A sense of tranquility and longing prevails here. Never ending and numerous farming pastures and terraced inclinations, which remain dotted with green lush woods, are the marker for the district of South Sikkim.

Tourist places in South District
Namchi
Tendong Hill
Ravangla
Maenam Hill
Borong
Varsey
Phur-Tsa-chu (Hot Springs)
Jorethang
Sikip
Samdruptse
Char Dham at Solophok
Temi Tea Garden
Tarey Bhir
Rayong Sunrise View-Point
Ngadak Monastry
Rock Garden