Located within a close proximity with the Rumket Monastery, this lush and verdant botanical garden is the home to several rare and exotic species of plants and trees. Some of the orchids found in this garden are indigenous to only this part of the world and holds high medicinal and commercial value as well.
If you are a vivid nature lover, this colourful offering of the Sikkim travel packages will take you to a treasure island. And if you are visiting this garden with your family members; especially the younger ones, your visit will surely be cuddled up by the colourful ambience within the garden.
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Tips
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is situated very close to Rumtek Monastery.
The best time to visit the garden is from March to May when the garden is bursting with the vibrant colour of blooming flowers and October to Mid-December to catch a mesmerising view of surrounding valleys and snow-capped mountains.
The garden is open on all days of the week from 8 am to 6.30 pm.
Entry fee is Rs. 10 per person for adults and Rs. 5 per person for children.
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Facts
The garden also has dense temperate forests of Oak and a beautiful lake.
Main Highlights
It houses numerous species of orchids and over 50 different species of tree, including many oaks.
From the hilltop, one can get an unparalleled view of the beautiful city of Gangtok with towering Himalayan Mountains in the backdrop.
Kids can have a gala time enjoying the merry-go-round, swings and see-saws installed at the park.

Located within a close proximity with the Rumket Monastery, this lush and verdant botanical garden is the home to several rare and exotic species of plants and trees. Some of the orchids found in this garden are indigenous to only this part of the world and holds high medicinal and commercial value as well.
If you are a vivid nature lover, this colourful offering of the Sikkim travel packages will take you to a treasure island. And if you are visiting this garden with your family members; especially the younger ones, your visit will surely be cuddled up by the colourful ambience within the garden.
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Tips
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is situated very close to Rumtek Monastery.
The best time to visit the garden is from March to May when the garden is bursting with the vibrant colour of blooming flowers and October to Mid-December to catch a mesmerising view of surrounding valleys and snow-capped mountains.
The garden is open on all days of the week from 8 am to 6.30 pm.
Entry fee is Rs. 10 per person for adults and Rs. 5 per person for children.
Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden Facts
The garden also has dense temperate forests of Oak and a beautiful lake.
Main Highlights
It houses numerous species of orchids and over 50 different species of tree, including many oaks.
From the hilltop, one can get an unparalleled view of the beautiful city of Gangtok with towering Himalayan Mountains in the backdrop.
Kids can have a gala time enjoying the merry-go-round, swings and see-saws installed at the park.