Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden

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Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Sikkim is close to Rumtek Monastery Sikkim, which is just 24 km from Gangtok in Sikkim, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jawaharlal Nehru botanical garden is a lush green expanse of land that enchants guests with its serene beauty. The Garden encompasses rare plants, trees and various species of flowers including Orchids of Himalayan region. Nehru botanical garden includes dense temperate forests of Oak too. It has not but 50 different kinds of tree species. The big selection of plants and flowers is commonly thought to be the result of variation of altitude from 1800 mts to 2200 mts. The Garden is a concoction of well-nursed tropical and temperate plants. A huge greenhouse has been erected in the garden, wherever different kinds of Orchids are mature. With the intention of merriment for kids, a small recreational space has been made in the company of merry-go-round, swings and see-saw. in the mountainous region of Sikkim, Nehru botanical garden is actually a tasting treat for plant lovers. in general terms, the garden has been able to retain the position of a perfect picnic spot. A concrete pavement across the garden results in the hidden areas of the park and assures a stress-free saunter. On the opposite hill, one can see the rambling town of Gangtok.

Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Gangtok

HistoryEdit

Jawaharlal Nehru botanical garden was established in 1987, and the land is maintained by the Forest Department of the Govt of Sikkim beneath its unit of Parks and Gardens. Jawaharlal Nehru botanical garden embraces several kinds of botanic species.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

8.00 AM – 6.30 PM

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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.

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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.