Sprawling Samarsa Garden of Gangtok

Regency of Himalayan hospitality has always been true to their culture and to their natural phenomenon. Since the beauty of hill station where both flora and fauna comes to enhance their fruitful existence is something a real delirium for tourist.

Through this article today we are going to discuss the magical and sprawling charm of Saramsa Garden which is located at a distance of 14 km away from the main town of Gangtok. Established in 1922 the place is administered and managed by forest department. 

In its initial phase it was maintained by Forest manager, Bhim Bahadhur Pradhan who was very keen and interested in Botany, floriculture and horticulture and because of his initiative the garden has its name all across the nation.

As per the history the main reason of establishing this garden was to serve British political officer because during that time the garden used to produce many kind of fruits like Guava, pineapple, oranges and many more and main specialty of the garden was Chini Champa which is a typical species of Banana and as they say every week the local gardener used to serve British political officer with a basket full of variety of fruits which he used to enjoy at his palace.

With a prospect to grow better fruits in best desire ways and in better manner, the gardener of that period Brij Lal Subba was sent to Saharanpur to learn all the methods related with fruit cultivation. 

His predecessor after his loyal service worked and maintained this garden for three successive generations. The method to grow the fruits continued till 1940, until the forest department initiated I pecac from Malaysia.

 With an introduction of I pecac the cultivation was done in different way but with in due course of time it proved to be miserable and unprofitable and it was stopped in 1970 but even with its breakdown the garden is still renowned with its name and people here call this garden as Ipecac.

Later in 1995 the garden started growing orchids of different species and many other floras was brought into the perks during the year of 1974 till 1980 and during 1990 the garden was totally converted into recreational garden.

Timings

From Monday to Sunday   7.00 AM - 6.30 PM and it will remain open during public holidays

How to Reach

Nearest railway station is new Jalpaiguri is which is at a distance of 120 km and it will take 2 and half hour to reach here and once you end up here you can either take shared taxi or can even hire cab to reach here.

Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is at a distance of 124 km and it will take 2 and half hour to reach here and once you land here make sure to hire cab because it located at a distance of 14 km from Gangtok.

So come here and experience something different as the profound measures of tourism department to develop Gangtok as booming tourist destinations certainly demands a closer look.