India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Gangtok
Ban Jhakri Falls is located on the route to Ranka Monastery and nearly 4 kilometers from Gangtok. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Ban Jhakri Falls Energy Park, lies amidst a lush inexperienced valley cover two acres, encircled by trees and a gushing mountain watercourse. The park includes a falls and has well ordered out trails to wander along with gazebos placed at convenient spots to soothe weary legs whereas the eyes can still marvel over the gushing streams and falls. Sikkimese styled foot bridges add more color to the myriad hued park adorned with exotic flowers of large choice. A dragon-adorning splash pool beckons longingly at youngsters who can splash concerning, whereas the exhibition centre additionally doubles as a eating house. designated fishing spots on the stream additional supply visitors an opportunity to dwell over life matters whereas looking forward to a bite of the local trout. The Park includes a religion theme. Hence, whereas the placement of the Park penetrating the forest spreads seeks to enhance the essence of the occult and also the unknown, the place itself is suffering from ethnic sculptures and figurines of the Jhakri culture.
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
March to May and October to Mid-December.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are available from other cities as well as railway station and airport. They charges within the main areas for a private service or drops will cost according to the distance and Rs 150 for a shared taxi Per Seat. Share taxis are also available within the city for sightseeing and costs 15-20 INR per person.
Bus : Gangtok is well connected by roads. National Highway 31A connects Gangtok to Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong and other mountain locales. Regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis and jeeps run daily to and from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Darjeeling and Kalimpong to Gangtok. From Gangtok Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kalempong and Jalpaiguri lie at a distance of 124 Kms, 114 kms, 75 Kms and 125 kms respectively.
Train : Nearest railway stations to Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri Station and Siliguri Station. It is located at a distance of 126 kms and 114 kms respectively. Both stations are connected to all the major cities of India. and these places are well connected to Gangtok by road. From station regular tourist buses, coaches, taxis or jeeps are available to reach Gangtok.
Air : Gangtok Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 124 kms from Gangtok and it is well connected with other cities of nearest state like Delhi, Patna, Imphal, Kolkata, and Guwahati. From the Airport regular buses, coaches and taxis are available, that take around 4 hours to reach Gangtok.
By Helicopter : From Bagdogra Helicopter service is available to reach Gangtok and vice-versa. For get the benefit of this service, you need to have contact your travel agent in advance to get the booking done. Helicopter takes around 20 minutes to reach Gangtok from Bagdogra. Helicopter service is available only onc time during a day and 4 passengers are allowed at one time.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Woolen Cloths, Camera & Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- No Plastics carry bags sold or used.
- Spitting, littering or smoking in public areas of Sikkim is a punishable offence and can lead you to a serious amount of fine. Streets in sikkim have bins to throw garbage and spit.
- Don’t hurt religious sentiments of local people or else they will revert back strongly.
HelplineEdit
- Gangtok Police : +91-3592-202022; +91-3592-202033.
- Fire : 101/202001/202022.
- Ambulance : 102/222944.