State
: Sikkim, in the north eastern state of India. Best time to Travel : March to late May, October to Mid-December.
Location : The Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Sikkim is close to Rumtek Monastery Sikkim, which is just 24 km from Gangtok in Sikkim, India.
Know Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden in Sikkim
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is situated very close by to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. Maintained by the Parks and Gardens unit of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim, the Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Sikkim house several varieties of botanical species, making it a treat for the plant lovers. Garden is an enchanting and soothing experience among the lush green stock of vegetation, rare plants and trees and certain species of Himalayan flowers and Orchids. Journey to Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden in Sikkim
Being close to the Rumtek Monastery, the Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Sikkim can be easily approached form Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, India. Rumtek Monastery is just 24 km from Gangtok.
Airport : Nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal( 124 kms.), from where scheduled flights operates to and fro from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati. The Bagdogra airport is connected to Gangtok by a helicopter service operating between Gangtok - Bagdogra - Gangtok.
Railhead : Two nearest railway station are at Siliguri (114 km) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) stabilizing link to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities in India.
Road Transport : Gangtok is connected with all weather mettaled road with Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok etc. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is connected by all weather road to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also to all the District headquarters within Sikkim.
Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers ply regularly on the Gangtok- Siliguri Highway and are available for transfer of passengers between Gangtok and Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for local sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Gangtok.
NOTE : Foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim (available at Siliguri).
Staying near Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden in Sikkim
The Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is situated close to Gangtok. You can stay at Gangtok and go for day trip to the Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden from Gangtok. Accommodation is easily available in Gangtok. You may take your pick from the many hotels, tourist Lodge, tourist hostel and tourist cottages in Gangtok. Check out for the hotels that suits you the most.
