Sikkim is a state blessed not only with breathtaking landscapes but also with extraordinary floral diversity. The geographical positioning of the state has gifted it a repository of over 5,000 species of flowering plants — including some of the rarest flowers in the world. For anyone who loves flowers, the Flower Exhibition Centre in Gangtok is an absolute paradise.
About the Flower Exhibition Centre, Gangtok
Established to display the remarkable floral wealth of Sikkim under one roof, the Flower Exhibition Centre is located just below Ridge Park in Gangtok, adjacent to the White Memorial Hall — within walking distance of the famous M.G. Marg. The centre is a moderate-sized tropical greenhouse filled with exotic plants, including orchids, anthurium, lilium, and many other rare and colourful species.
Sikkim's Floral Heritage
Sikkim's rich heritage of flowering plants is remarkable by any measure. The state is home to poppies, gentians, and primulas, but the real treasures are its orchids and rhododendrons. Of the 5,000 species of orchids known in the world, 600 can be found in Sikkim alone — along with 30 species of rhododendron. The climate of Sikkim is highly favourable for horticulture, and orchids in particular are in huge demand in international flower markets, encouraging growers to cultivate an ever-expanding variety.
