JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN
Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim, India
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is a public garden located in Gangtok. Situated close to Rumtek Monastery, it is one of the most famous tourist places to visit in Gangtok. Established in the year 1987, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is a well maintained lush green expanse of land with astounding beauty. The garden is maintained and managed by the Parks and Garden Units of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim. The garden houses rare flowers, plants and trees including Orchids of Himalayan region. It also has dense temperate forests of Oak and a beautiful lake.
There are more than 50 different varieties of tree species located inside this garden. Owing to the variance in altitude ranging between 1,800 meters and 2,200 meters, the park has a wide assortment of plants and animals. The garden also has a greenhouse, where different types of orchids are grown. With the intention of merriment for kids, a small recreational space has been made in the company of merry go round, swings and see saws. The hilltop of Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Park offers an astounding view of the bustling town of Gangtok along with astounding figure of the majestic snowcapped Himalayan Mountains. Moreover, the serene nature and the calm and pleasant weather make it the finest spot for spending some quality time with your near and dear ones. It can be visited along with the famous Rumtek Monastery.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 20 | 10 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Gangtok SNT Bus Station |
14 KM | 03592202228 |
 Sivok Railway Station |
85 KM | 139 |
 Pakyong Airport |
19 KM | 919733098638 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ranipool | 2.4 KM |
Nearest Temples
ENCHEY MONASTERY
Secluded, colorful Tibetan Buddhist monastery dating to 1908, standing on a hill above Gangtok
RUMTEK MONASTERY
Colorful Buddhist monastery dating to the 17th century, in a tranquil locale with scenic views
MANGAL DHAM PRANAMI TEMPLE
It is one of the most significant religious centers in Kalimpong
Nearest Attractions
Hill StationGANGTOK HILL STATION
One looks around at 5800 ft altitude
Rope WayGANGTOK ROPEWAY
Gangtok Ropeway is one of most famous of cable car
OutdoorMOUNTAIN BIKING
Sikkim was one of the smallest Kingdom before 1975
MuseumRABINDRA MUSEUM
It houses a fine collection of Indian and western style
DamTEESTA LOW DAM IV
It is a run of the river scheme with diurnal storage for peaking
TrekkingTIGER HILL TREKKING
Tiger hill is the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters)
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