Banjhakri falls and park, Mountainside waterfall and energy park in Gangtok, India
Banjhakri Falls and Park is a waterfall and garden complex in Gangtok, India, where water drops into a natural basin framed by planted gardens, paved walkways, and small decorative bridges. The forested grounds also include a museum area dedicated to renewable energy and a section with sculptures from local spiritual tradition.
The site was developed in 2004 after a visit by the Chief Minister to the nearby Ranka Monastery, which inspired the decision to turn the forested area into a public space for education and leisure. The development brought together the existing waterfall, garden design, and a new focus on clean energy.
The park is dotted with sculptures showing figures from Sikkimese shamanic tradition, including healers known as Mangpa, Bongthing, and Phedangba, which visitors can walk past along the garden paths. These carved figures give a concrete sense of the spiritual practices that still hold meaning for many people in this region.
The park sits a few kilometers from central Gangtok and is most easily reached by private vehicle or local taxi. Comfortable walking shoes are a good idea since the grounds cover several trails through wooded areas and around the waterfall.
A museum on the grounds is run by SREDA and puts solar-powered vehicles and water heating systems on display, showing how clean energy solutions are being tested in a mountain setting. It is an unusual thing to find inside what looks like a garden park.
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