• Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
  • Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
  • Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
  • Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park

Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park

The Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park is a recreation centre and tourist attraction near Gangtok, in the state of Sikkim, India. The park’s statuary and other displays document the Ban Jhakri, or traditional shamanic healer who worships spirits living in caves around the falls. Ban means “forest”, and jhākri means “healer”.
Banjhakri Falls is a natural waterfall sourced from springs at higher elevation. The cascade is approximately 30 metres (98 ft) high.[4]). 2 acres (0.81 ha) of forestland were cleared and developed for the park. The theme park was conceived by Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Kumar Chamling, who had visited the falls during his visit to the Ranka Monastery on 28 September 2004. He intended to revive interest in the traditional shamanic beliefs of the people. Citizens were invited to suggest themes for the park. The park was consequently developed into an attraction that celebrated the shamanic traditions of the people of Sikkim.

Contact Person

Bishal Khawas
Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim
Phone Number: 9775417549
Email: khawasb[at]gmail[dot]com

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Pakyong Airport (31 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - New Jalpaiguri (117 Km away)

Climate

Min. +12° celsius
Max. +23° celsius

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