72 KM from city Gangtok
Located just 5 kilometers from Namchi, Samdruptse Hill is a revered site featuring a towering statue of Guru Padmasambhava. ποΈ This sacred hill, also known as the ‘wish-fulfilling hill,’ stands at an altitude of 2,134 meters and holds significant religious and cultural importance. π Pilgrims and tourists are drawn to this majestic 45-meter-tall statue, adorned with gold, which offers panoramic views of Mt. Kangchenjunga and the lush hills surrounding Namchi. π» With a history spanning over 1,200 years, Samdruptse Hill is believed to be a dormant volcano, protected from eruption through prayers and devotion. πβ¨