Nestled in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, nature has blessed Sikkim with rich flora and fauna which has attracted tourists from around the globe to this landlocked state. Located 22km from Gangtok on the road to Rumtek Monastery is a one of the popular tourist destination, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden. Rumtek Monastery is the largest monastery of Sikkim where the monks perform sacred rituals and practices of Karma Kagyu lineage. Established in 1987, Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is a scenically blessed lush green expanse of land which has mesmerized the visitor with its astounding beauty. The verdant green patch of land is maintained by the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim under its unit of Parks and Gardens. Surrounded by lofty mountains Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden has a collection of about 1.5 lakh ornamental plants and a huge collection of oak varieties making Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden a paradise for botany enthusiast traveling to Sikkim.The big selection of plants and flowers is commonly thought to be the result of variation of altitude from 1800 mts to 2200 mts. The Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden is a mixture of well-nursed tropical and temperate plants. A huge greenhouse has been erected in the garden, where different varieties of Orchids are grown. The botanical garden has something to offer for each age group and with the intention of amusement for children, a small recreational area has been made in the company of merry-go-round, swings and see-saw.

Location: Sikkim
Best Time To Visit: March to late May and from October to Mid-December
Famous for: Memory of India's first prime minister