Siddhesvar Dhaam

The heavenly beauty of Siddhesvar Dhaam at Namchi

Sikkim tourism is definitely going to get a great high with the completion of the Siddhesvar Dhaam, otherwise called the ‘Chaar Dhaam’ of the Himalayan kingdom. Situated at the majestic Solophok Hill, a 5 kms distance from the South Sikkim district headquarters Namchi, the Siddhesvar Dhaam is soon going to be one of the major pilgrimage centers of India. While planning for your Sikkim tours make sure to visit this marvelous site. A must include destination in your Sikkim tours itinerary.

A facsimile of the actual Chaar Dhaam, the architecture of this pilgrimage cum cultural site is unique that brings the four sacred pilgrimages of India at a single destination that includes the West as Dwarika, East Jagannath, North as Badrinath Dham and South as Rameshawaram. This colossal pilgrimage center boasts a 108 ft deity of Lord Shiva, sitting atop a platform which is further enclosed by the replicas of the 12 temples or the 12 ‘Lingas’, eminent part of the Chaar Dhaam spread across India.

To make this monument even more impressive and grand, a mock-up structure of Shirdi Sai Baba temple and an effigy of Lord Kirateshwara has been planned for construction. Considered an extremely holy place by the local people, the Siddhesvar Dhaam has a special place in the lives of the Sikkimese. This place is regarded as the haven for obtaining salvation, prosperity and peace to the fullest. To add to the grandeur of this holy shrine, the local people nurture a strong belief in anticipation that says only visiting this religious site washes away all the sins of a lifetime. 

The Siddhesvar Dhaam is surely going to be a highlighting factor for the Sikkim tourism board. To grab further tourist attention, a Yatri Niwas with 96 beds, a Dormitory, Lockers / ATM's, an area for 4-D simulator ride, drivers’ room, a VIP guest house and the depiction of the journey to the Dham's and the Jyotirlinga's has been built nearby the religious project. There are other eye-catchers too in and around the temple area like an Art and Culture gallery exhibiting typical Sikkimese art form.

The pilgrimage center is beautifully festooned with lush green plants and fountains at different levels. Adding to one’s spiritualism- the transcendental music that plays in the background turns the entire atmosphere pure and divine. For better and smooth connectivity, a ropeway facility is under progress that will connect Namchi town with Samdruptse, again touching down Chaar Dhaam so that tourists coming for pilgrimage tour to Namchi across the world can enjoy the panoramic vista of this chunk of heaven on earth! 

Namchi, being the capital of the south Sikkim region is already catching worldwide attention as an ideal tourist destination for its virgin beauty. Then it has the Namchi Monastery, the Tedong Hill and the Ralong Monastery adding up to the attraction. And with the completion of this monumental project, it is bound to catch the limelight as a prominent pilgrimage center of India! A pilgrimage tour to Namchi is definitely a worthy break to delve into spiritualism!