Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple

Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is located at an altitude of 13,123 feet in the beautiful land of Sikkim situated on the road passing between Nathu La and Jelepla Pass, at a distance of 64km. This is not a religious temple, it is a tribute to Baba Harbhajan Singh by his army persons because Baba Harbhajan Singh was a soldier. It is said that till today the spirit of a soldier protects the Himalayas border.  It said that every person visiting the Nathang Valley has to pay their respects to Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.

This is not a simple building but the temple has an air of deep devotion. There you will find a large photo of Harbhajan Singh who is worshipped by his devotees. The pictures of Baba Harbhajan Singh in uniform and soldier’s equipment. An office has been built on one side of the temple with a dining place, and a room for him to stay where you will find the uniforms, and shining boots of Baba Harbhajan Singh.

Tourists who come here leave their water bottles for a few days and collect them later for it is believed that by drinking that water all their wishes come true. The temple is built on the side of a road, it is surrounded by magnificent mountains that give an amazing view to the tourists. The statue of Harbhajan Singh is located in the nearby shrine, where devotees pay tributes and offer prayers. This is a must-visit place because of its famous stories that are related to the place and Harbhajan Singh Baba. Enjoy this beautiful attraction of Sikkim in Sikkim Tour Packages.

Required permits: The temple comes under the protected area you need to have a permit to apply for a day before the trip and visitors have to submit ID proof and two passport-size photographs.

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit is from April to June and from September to November. During these months, the weather is relatively pleasant and the roads are more accessible.

Hire a taxi from Gangtok. The temple is about 54 kilometres (33 miles) from Gangtok, and the adventure takes about 3-4 hours depending on road conditions.

Ensure you hire a car with an allowance, as you will be visiting a protected area. Permits will be issued by the travel companies.