Amazing Zoological Park Of Gangtok

Thinking about holiday, how about the heights of Gangtok where you will have every opportunity to knock the wonders of Hill station
and not only that it’s amazing location and ideal tourism course has led to the development of unique infrastructure which is cherished and admired by all the traveller.

Through this article today we are going to talk about one of the pristine and ideal destinations of Gangtok and that is Himalayan Zoological Park.

Located just a few kilometres away from its parental city this place is amongst the top rated places for nature and animal lovers. Nestled at a site of Bulbuley the main objective of this park is to protect and preserve wildlife animals.

Talking about its area where this beautiful zoological park sprawls it has commanding area of 205 hectares and being at a site of high elevation which measures the height of 1780 m this zoological site is a real talk.

Here in this amazing zoo you will not only get a chance to feature your desire animals but from an altitude you will get to see the panoramic view of Mount Kanchenjunga.

While making your tour here make sure you to understand it is the only kind of Zoo within the entire state of North East and it was established in 1991 with one common object to safeguard the creatures of Mother Nature.

Thick forest and within its arm the might of animals some of the wild creatures you are going to witness here are Red Panda, Blue Sheep, Musk Deer, Barking Deer and Himalayan Black Bear.

Beside that while crossing the park one will come to see an open air enclosures and within this enclosures you will have a chance to spot Barking Deer, Panther, Red Pandas, Leopard Cat, Barking Beer, Himalayan Palm Civet, Tibetan Wolf, spotted deer and bears.

Best Time to Visit

An ideal time for you to pay a visit here would be during the month of mid- February to May and from mid- September to December.

Admission Fee

For adult it is Rs 10 and for children 2 RS per head beside that here you have a facility to shoot the whole location which will cost you Rs 500 per day and if you shooting with movie camera then it will cost you Rs 1200. For picnic one has to pay an amount of Rs 200 to enjoy the course of their plan.

Things to Remember

Make sure to enter with valid ticket, do not make noise, do not throw waste everywhere dispose it to proper place, follow the norms of Zoological park and enjoy responsibly.

How to Reach

Nearest railway station is new Jalpaiguri which is at a distance of 120 km and it will take approximately 2 and half hour to reach Gangtok.

Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is at a distance of 124 km and it will take round about 2 and half hour to reach here.

So come here and relish every moment as you have brilliant opportunity to witness the species of Himalayan wildlife so do not miss the chance.