The Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, also known as the Himalayan Zoological Park, is a high-altitude wildlife park in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. It consists of vast acres of forested land and is home to various species of Himalayan animals and birds, offering a naturalistic habitat.
The park is located in Bulbuley, Gangtok, which is the capital of Sikkim, approximately 3 km from the main town.
The park is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It remains closed on Thursdays for maintenance and is also closed on national holidays.
Visitors can see a variety of Himalayan animals such as the red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, blue sheep, spotted deer, and various species of birds and reptiles.
Yes, there is a nominal entrance fee for visitors. The fee may vary for Indian nationals, foreign tourists, and for people carrying cameras or video equipment. Please check the latest fees on the park's official website or at the entrance.
Guided tours may be offered by local travel agencies, but the park itself has signage and designated paths that visitors can follow for self-guided tours.
To fully enjoy and explore the park at a leisurely pace, visitors should allocate at least 2-3 hours.
The park provides basic amenities such as restrooms and drinking water. There may be limited food and drink stalls outside the park's entrance.
Interaction with the animals is not permitted, as it is a zoological park with a focus on conservation and animals are kept in enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitat.
Yes, photography is allowed, but there might be additional charges for carrying cameras inside the park. Use of flash photography might be prohibited near some animals.
