Baba Mandir Gangtok – Guide
Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple – Temple of an Indian soldier, where even the Chinese army bows down. There is a soldier on the India-China border in Sikkim who is still guarding the border 48 years after his death. You may find it strange to hear, but in the temple of Baba Harbhajan Singh, even the Chinese army bows down. People from everywhere, irrespective of their citizenship, come to worship at Baba Harbhajan Singh’s temple. All soldiers and officers of the Indian Army offer prayers at the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, located between Jelep Pass and Nathula Pass in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, built in the 14000 ft. snowy mountains on the India-China border.
History of this Temple
Baba Harbhajan Singh was born on 30 August 1946 in Sadhna village of District Gujranwala. He was a soldier of the 23rd Punjab Battalion and had joined the army in 1966. This brave soldier of the Indian Army is also known as ‘The Hero of Nathula’. Harbhajan, who was posted as a soldier in the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army, was traveling with his convoy on 4 October 1968, when he accidentally fell into a deep gorge and died, at that time neither his body was found nor any information was received. From then till today, the spirit of Baba Harbhajan Singh protects the borders here. It is believed that even after his death, Harbhajan Singh has been providing all the information and alerting the army from time to time.
Baba Mandir Gangtok Timings
Baba Mandir Gangtok opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 8:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
MG Road, Gangtok, Sikkim MG Road, the heartbeat of Gangtok, attracts tourists throughout the year and is the city’s central shopping hub, with shops, restaurants and hotels.
Rumtek math
Rumtek Math, also known as Dharmachakra Centre, is India’s largest intellectual monastery in Sikkim, a hill 23 km above Gangtok and 5000 feet above sea level, which you must visit once.
Tsomgo Lake
Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake, located in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, about 40 km ahead of Gangtok, the water of this lake comes from the nearby glaciers, situated at an altitude of 3780 meters above sea level.
Ganesh Tok
Ganesh Tok is a small temple and popular tourist destination in Gangtok. The temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, is situated on the top of the hill. This temple is one of the famous tourist places of Gangtok. It is famous for its beauty and excellent location.
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How to reach Baba Mandir Gangtok
By Air- The nearest airport from Baba Mandir Gangtok is Bagdogra airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Baba Mandir Gangtok is new Jalpaiguri railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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