Wandering along Kanchenjunga Day 3 Part 3

Day 3 Part 3










 Next was the Ban Jhakri Waterfalls...

It is a themed park on Shaman culture and Sikkimese architecture.Ban Jhakri means forest healer. According to Nepalese folklore Shaman Jhakri who had acquired the power to master the evils from God had the power to cure anyone affected by the evils. He used to select his disciples and bestow upon them the power to cure. His statue is seen in the park surrounding the fall... The park is dotted with many figurines and ethnic symbols that are a part of the folklore.

The natural falls sourced from springs cascades down  and flows into a  pool nearby,  in the midst of luxuriant green valley. This  is  developed into a theme park which showcased the Shaman culture as well as an Energy park.The slides and swings in the park that generate power when used by the children.The pool is an attraction to the children who play under the watchful eyes of the Dragon.

               
The picture above shows the dragon amidst the lake.. 

On the left and right pics  are the figurines of the ancestors of one of the tribes of Sikkim in a thatched enclosure...

In the picture to the left...  the solar energy panels fitted around the lake are visible below the railings....

Well paved paths, foot bridges, ornamental trees, gazebos, in a nutshell, landscaped garden enables you to drink in the amazing forest ambience... 

The elegant waterfalls, the luxurious growth of flora and the cleanliness adhered to  makes it a place worth the visit. The greenery is simply an eye-soother...

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Credit to the cover photo goes to Terje Sollie

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