Baba Mandir
Baba Mandir East Sikkim
Located between Nathula and Jelepla pass at an altitude of 13,123 ft and about 52kms from Gangtok, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is popularly known as Baba Mandir. One usually covers this temple along with a visit to Tsongmo Lake or Nathula Pass a touching story associated with this temple. Harbhajan Singh was a Sentry of Punjab Regiment and was posted there as part of border patrol force. The border with China is nearby. In October 1968 he disappeared. It is said that while escort...
Located between Nathula and Jelepla pass at an altitude of 13,123 ft and about 52kms from Gangtok, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is popularly known as Baba Mandir. One usually covers this temple along with a visit to Tsongmo Lake or Nathula Pass a touching story associated with this temple. Harbhajan Singh was a Sentry of Punjab Regiment and was posted there as part of border patrol force. The border with China is nearby. In October 1968 he disappeared. It is said that while escorting mules carrying provisions, he fell into a stream and drowned. After a few days he reappeared in the dreams of one of his sentry colleagues and asked him to make a memorial here on his name. Since this is a protected area, you will also require a Protected Area Permit from Tourism department Sikkim.
Contact Person
Bishal Khawas
Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim
9775417549
khawasb@gmail.com
http://sikkimtourism.gov.in/Webforms/General/Default.aspx
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Pakyong Airport (75 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - New Jalpaiguri West Bengal (190 Km away)
Climate
Min. -1 Degree Celcius
Max. +13 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Star category hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.