The Pradhans in the Sikkim Himalayas welcome you to the fantastic world of plants and plant people.
The garden is the vision of Keshab and Shanti, a husband and wife team well known in the world of Orchids and Rhododendrons. Starting in 1978, they converted two hectares of paddy field into a flower wonderland and after three decades of perseverance, the project has evolved into a naturalist's paradise.
In these efforts, they are supported by their youngest son Sailesh, their daughter in-law Chungku, and a grandson Raghav. Their elder son Kailash, a practicing architect, has also contributed to the layout of the gardens and the design of the buildings on site.
Torch Ginger ( Etlingera elatior)
Introduced by Keshab & Shanti from Malaysia in 2002.
Datura (Brugmansia) equador.
Introduced from Equador by Kees Sahin.
Heliconia rostrata
Anthurium veitchii
Trees in our garden in spring.
Rumtek Monastery-seat of His Holiness Karmapa- at top right.
WELCOME TO THE SIKKIM HIMALAYAS
THE KINGDOM OF FLOWERS
Azalea at the Cafeteria
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THE WAYSIDE GARDENS & NURSERIES
Pradhans: Kailash, Keshab, Shanti, Raghav, Chungku, Sailesh
Garden Centre from the Cafeteria
Brugmansia versicolour.
Introduced from Holland by Kees Sahin
Aechmea chantinii.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF FLOWERS
The Wayside Gardens in the Sikkim Himalayas
Created by Keshab & Shanti Pradhan
Cymbidium eburneum
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Cottage of Keshab & Shanti
River Teesta
Mt.Khangchendzonga
Beema Waterfalls (Lachung)
OUR GARDENS ON May 1,2008
Keshab with grandson Raghav (13 years) back from
School-St.Paul's Darjeeling for three months long winter holidays.
This page was last updated: May 1,2008
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