- Where
- Solophok Hill, about 5 km from Namchi
- Distance
- About 5 km from Namchi; about 75–80 km from Gangtok
- Timings
- Roughly 7 am to 7 pm; check locally
- Entry fee
- About ₹50 per person
- Permit
- None for Indian travellers
- Best time
- October–May
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
Siddhesvara Dham, better known as Char Dham, is a pilgrimage complex on Solophok Hill above Namchi, opened in 2011. A huge seated Shiva statue rises above the main temple, and around it are replicas of the four dhams (Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath Puri and Rameswaram) and the twelve jyotirlingas, so pilgrims can visit all of them in one place.
Visiting
Allow an hour or so to walk the complex. On clear days there are views across South Sikkim towards the Kanchenjunga range. It is busiest around Shivratri and on weekends. Combine it with the Guru Padmasambhava statue at Samdruptse, across the valley.
How to reach
Char Dham is about 5 km from Namchi town, which is about 75–80 km from Gangtok and about 100 km from Siliguri. It fits on the drive between Gangtok and Pelling via Ravangla.
Char Dham, Namchi (Siddhesvara Dham): questions travellers ask
What is the entry fee at Char Dham Namchi?
About ₹50 per person, plus parking. Check locally as charges change.
What are the Char Dham Namchi timings?
Roughly 7 am to 7 pm. Hours can vary, so confirm on the day.
What is inside Char Dham?
A large Shiva statue above the main temple, replicas of the four dhams and the twelve jyotirlingas.
How far is Char Dham from Gangtok?
About 80 km, around 3 hours by road via Namchi.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
