- Where
- Samdruptse Hill, about 7 km from Namchi
- Distance
- About 7 km from Namchi; about 75 km from Gangtok
- Timings
- Roughly 8 am to 5 pm
- Entry fee
- Small fee, reported as about ₹20–30; check locally
- Permit
- None for Indian travellers
- Best time
- October–May
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
The statue of Guru Padmasambhava on Samdruptse Hill stands about 45 m (around 135 ft) tall and was completed in 2004. Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to the Himalaya, is Sikkim's patron saint, and the copper-gilded figure can be seen from much of Namchi.
Visiting
A short walk from the parking leads up to the statue, with views of the Kanchenjunga range on clear mornings and of Char Dham on the opposite hill. Samdruptse means 'wish-fulfilling hill' in Bhutia.
How to reach
Samdruptse is about 7 km from Namchi, which is about 75 km from Gangtok. Most visitors see it with Char Dham and Temi tea garden on a South Sikkim day.
Samdruptse (Guru Padmasambhava Statue): questions travellers ask
How tall is the Guru Padmasambhava statue at Samdruptse?
About 45 m (around 135 ft).
Is there an entry fee at Samdruptse?
A small fee is reported, around ₹20–30. Check on arrival.
Can I see Samdruptse and Char Dham on the same day?
Yes. They are on facing hills near Namchi, a short drive apart.
What does Samdruptse mean?
It is usually translated as 'wish-fulfilling hill'.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
