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Banjhakri
Falls
is
a
natural
waterfall
sourced
from
springs
at
higher
elevation.
The
cascade
is
approximately
30
metres
(98 ft)
high.[4]
2
acres
(0.81 ha)
of
forestland
were
cleared
and
developed
for
the
park.
The
theme
park
was
conceived
by
Chief
Minister
of
Sikkim
Pawan
Kumar
Chamling,
who
had
visited
the
falls
during
his
visit
to
the
Ranka
Monastery
on
28
September
2004.
He
intended
to
revive
interest
in
the
traditional
shamanic
beliefs
of
the
people.
Citizens
were
invited
to
suggest
themes
for
the
park.
The
park
was
consequently
developed
into
an
attraction
that
celebrated
the
shamanic
traditions
of
the
people
of
Sikkim.
Among
the
park's
attractions
are
a
man-made
lake
with
a
dragon
in
the
centre;
gazebos;
statues
of
jhākri;
and
statues
of
the
ancestors
of
the
Lyam
Lymay,
Mangpas,
and
Lepcha
peoples
of
Sikkim.[2][4]
Sculptures
of
jhākri,
Bongthing,
Phedangba,
and
Bijuwa
are
housed
in
thatched
enclosures.
Paved
paths
and
footbridges
wind
through
the
landscaped
garden,
which
is
decorated
with
ornamental
trees
and
flowers,
such
as
ardesia,
acer,
poinsettia
(Euphorbia
pulcherrima),
camellia,
angelica,
hydrangea,
and
tebuchinie.
Gazebos
have
been
erected
throughout
the
park.
A
museum
hall
curated
by
the
Sikkim
Rural
Energy
Development
Agency
(SREDA)
has
exhibits
about
renewable
energy.[2][4]
The
grounds
also
feature
exhibits
about
topics
in
renewal
energy,
such
as
solar
water
heaters,
solar-powered
cars,
energy
drums,
et
al.[2]
The
park
is
lit
by
solar-powered
lamps.
Banjhakri
falls
is
a
remarkable
touristy
spot
in
Sikkim.
There
is
very
popular
story
behind
this
spot
and
its
name.
The
word
"Banjhakri"
means
woodland
shaman,
now
if
we
separate
it
further
"Boycott"
implies
primitive
and
"Jhakri"
implies
shaman.
Shaman
is
a
priest
among
specific
people
of
northern
Asia,
viewed
as
one
with
recuperating
and
supernatural
forces
who
can
impact
the
spirits
and
achieve
good
and
evil.
Furthermore,
it
is
these
Shamanistic
practices
that
are
delineated
by
means
of
the
dolls
in
this
amusement
park.
Some
of
these
portray
customs,
some
recuperating
ceremonies
and
others
the
start
process
in
the
life
of
a
shaman.
All
these
are
entirely
fascinating
as
is
the
waterfall
that
thunders
down
from
a
height
of
say
70
feet.
Few
facilities
have
been
built
for
the
visitors
to
go
closer
to
the
waterfall
and
take
a
shower.This
a
ideal
place
for
kids
to
enjoy
and
is
also
best
for
family
hangouts.
The
Banjhakri
Falls
and
Energy
Park
is
a
recreation
centre
and
tourist
attraction
near
Gangtok,
in
the
state
of
Sikkim,
India.
The
park's
statuary
and
other
displays
document
the
Ban
Jhakri,
or
traditional
shamanic
healer
who
worships
spirits
living
in
caves
around
the
falls.
Ban
means
"forest",
and
jhākri
means
"healer".
The
park
is
in
a
thickly
forested
part
of
Swastik,
next
to
an
army
camp,
about
7
kilometres
(4.3 mi)
from
Gangtok
on
National
Highway
31
to
North
Sikkim.
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