ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Inflow of Tourist in Namchi: A Geographic Analysis

Inflow of Tourist in Namchi: A Geographic Analysis. Rikesh Pradhan, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Sikkim Government College, Namchi. Rajiv Rai, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Sanchaman limboo Government College,Aarigoan Gyalshing. Akila Bhutia, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Sikkim Government College, Namchi. Abstract: Namchi often termed as ‘cultural Capital of Sikkim’ offers one of the tourist destination in Sikkim, Namchi as a Tourist destination requires only one day to explore. The geography of Namchi is worth visiting for its combination of spiritual sites, scenic beauty and cultural exchanges. Dotted with sacred temples and monasteries, the region has emerged as one of the religious centre in Sikkim. After it declared as MNC in 2010, and the Siddheswara Dham or Char Dham which is a one of the famous tourist spot in Sikkim was established and opened to the public in 2011 as a pilgrimage and cultural centre, Namchi gained more popularity and is must visited destination for travellers seeking peace and adventure alike. However, the arrival of both domestic and international tourist is ample, but the business of lodging is not beneficial due to the close proximity of the tourist attraction spots which is covered within a day and mostly tourist prefer to go either Pelling or Gangtok for stay. The present study deals with the pattern of the hotel development, inflow of tourist during off and peak season and also focuses on different issues and challenges. Keywords: Namchi, Tourist, Off Season, on Season, Hotel.