Waterfalls & Lakes
Banjhakri falls and park
Recreation centre and tourist attraction near Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Plan your visit
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About
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".
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Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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