Takin

Takin - Bhutan's National Animal

Royal Government of Bhutan on 25 Nov 1995 declared Takin as National Animal of Bhutan country.

It is one of the larger and stockier of the goat antelope, plump, bovine like body is covered with dense, long  yellow to brown hair. Takin is herbivorous animal, it feeds on grass, leaves. Its life span is around 12 - 15 years. Short, stocky legs supported on large two-toed hooves and strong dew claws as an adaptation to the mountains environment. The large head is made distinctive by the large arched "Roman" nose. Male and Female will have strong horns which are curve out, backwards and upwards at tip. Taking mostly found in Himalayas and Western China. 

Samdruptse

Samdruptse

In Bhutia (Sikkim language) Samdruptse means "wish fulfilling hill". At samdruptse 135 ft high tallest statue of Guru Padmasambhava in the world is available. It is located on a soaring hilltop, 7.5 km from the marketplace, the spot also offers some spectacular sights. One can also catch some fabulous sunrise and sunset on this hill. The foundation stone of the landmark was laid by H.H. the Dalai Lama in October 1997 and the enormous statue was finally completed and consecrated in November 2003.

During our tour this statue was under repairing. So entries were restricted upto statue.

Padmasambhava statue

Here we all had a snap inside the mirror. 

See us in Mirror

 

Temi Tea Garden

Temi Tea Garden, is the only one Tea garden in Sikkim and considered as the one of the best in India for tea quality with good demand in International market. This garden is laid on the gradually slopping hill. Just on the entrance of the garden one small restaurant is available. 

 

Solophok (Namchi)

Solophok (Namchi)


It is a capital of South Sikkim district in Sikkim state of India. Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Bhutia language. It is situated around 1675 m above the sea level.

Dwarka Dham

 

At this site replicas of the holy pilgrimage sites of the Hindus, the 'Char Dhams' (Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram). Main attraction is enormous Shiva idol, temples representing the 'Char Dham'. 

Badrinath Dham

Badrinath Dham

Jaggannathpuri Dham

Rameshwaram Dham

Dwarka Dham

At this site replicas of the holy pilgrimage sites of the Hindus, the 'Chhar Dhaams'. Main attraction is enormous Shiva idol and temples representing the 'Char Dhaam' and 12 Jyotirlingas. 

Yatri Niwas at Namchi (Pure Veg Restaurant and Lodge) 

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Banjhakri Falls Energy Park

Banjhakri Falls Energy Park

It is one of the point in the local trip of Gangtok. It is very good place to see. It comes under Rural Management and Development Department of Govt of Sikkim. It was inaugurated and dedicated to people by CM of Sikkim, Dr. Pawan Chamling on 5th January 2008.

Lamps @ Shop

How big I am?

In this park so many statues are available few of them are as follows and mainly whatever lights are running in this Park all are working on Solar Energy.