Samdruptse

Location

Samdruptse is a high hill, the name of which means 'The Wish Fulfilling Hill'. Samdruptse is home to the largest statue of Guru Rinpoche in the world. Rising to a height of 135 feet, the statue provides a magnificent view. Samdruptse Hill is situated around 8 Km from Namchi. The statue is an important attraction for tourists who come to Namchi so there is regular transportation to Samdruptse from the town. The statue of Guru Rinpoche is not the only attraction in Samdruptse. On the foothill, there is a beautiful Rock Garden which is famous for its views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.