Banjhakri Falls Gangtok, Sikkim

Banjhakri Falls is near Gangtok the capital of Sikkim state in India. It is also called by the names Ban Jhakri Falls or Ban Jhankri Falls.
Banjhakri Waterfalls is a perennial Waterfalls. The Water cascades down in stages over the rocks from the springs in the higher reaches. The height of the waterfall is estimated to be about 100 ft. The direct plunge fall appears to be about 40 to 50 ft. The direct plunge falls area has intense force of water.
It is located in a landscaped park about 7 kms from Gangtok town. There are paved pathways and footbridge around the park which spreads across about 2-acres of land area with many trees and flowering plants in it. It's a popular picnic spot.
It is a thematic park. Around the waterfalls gardens have been beautifully landscaped and adorned with several statues of Ban Jhakri, Lyam Lymay, Mangpas and Lepcha ancestors.
All along the park you will find ethnic sculptures and figurines depicting jhakri culture. The figurines in the park illustrates rituals, some healing ceremonies and others the induction process in the life of a shaman.
Ban literally means forest or jungle, and Jhakri means traditional healer. A Ban Jhakri is a mythical man, who exists only in folktales within the Nepali Community in Sikkim. Local people believe that Ban Jhakri dwells in the forest and live in rock caves worshiping sprits. The ethnic communities of Sikkim still believe in such mysteries as it is part of their tradition and culture.
There is also a small man made lake with a dragon sculpture. Renewable energy sources in the form of solar lamps and a mini hydel station have been created to provide lighting and other energy needs of the park.
It is recreation centre and a Gangtok tourist attraction. Video captured during visit to the park.

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The entire park is very beautiful.

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Where it’s is in Gangtok

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