Palzor Stadium Gangtok Entry Fee
- No entry fee on non-match days
Palzor Stadium Gangtok Phone
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Palzor Stadium Gangtok Address: Palzor Stadium Rd, Upper Sichey, Arithang, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India
Palzor (Paljor) Stadium, located in Gangtok, is one of the largest stadiums in the state of Sikkim. A landmark attraction of the city of Gangtok, this artificial turf stadium is owned by Sikkim Football Association and is the official headquarters of the United Sikkim Football Club.
This stadium, which was previously called the Polo Ground, currently has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators, with it generally hosting association football matches – both at the club level and lower division level.
Lined with beautiful trees, the stadium looks quite charming from a distance. Its top class architecture and the fantastic playing arena, with the backdrop of scenic mountains, make it a must-visit attraction when in Gangtok.
The stadium can be visited in the morning or evening for a leisure walk and witnessing groups of people indulging in different exercises and sports activities.
History of Palzor Stadium in Gangtok
As per records, the place where the Palzor Stadium is built today was once used to be a resting and feeding ground for sheep by Tibetan traders, when they used to travel between Tibet and India. In 1939, the Forest Department was given the charge of the ground for a grass demonstration farm.
By 1941, the work was completed for which grass was brought in from Venezuela and Africa. Thereafter, it was used for hosting public meetings and political gatherings.
The aristocratic family of Sikkim, the Chogyals and a few British officials used to play Polo at this ground, and that is the reason why it is called Polo Ground as well. It was in 1998, when with an objective of making a big stadium, the existing structure was torn down. However, the renovation work only began in April 2001.
After its completion, the newly-built stadium was handed over to the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs. This upgrade saw the stadium get modern amenities, including indoor basketball court, VIP area, hostel accommodation, etc.
On 22 September 2005, the new Palzor Stadium was inaugurated by the then President of India, Late Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam with the then Chief Minister of Sikkim, Dr. Pawan Chamling and Governor of Sikkim in attendance.
Today, besides sporting events, the stadium has become a venue for Republic Day and Independence Day parades and other social events including the Red-Panda festival of Sikkim.
Things to do in Palzor Stadium Gangtok
Catching a football match, especially when the home team is playing at this fabulous arena, can be a memorable experience. If not that then attending the social events organized at the stadium can be fun too.
In addition to the stadium, tourists can visit some other famous tourist attractions of Gangtok, located at a short distance from here including the Flower Exhibition Center – Ridge Park, Enchey Monastery, M.G. Market, Ganesh Tok, etc.
Palzor Stadium Gangtok Timings and Entry fee
There is no entry fee to visit the stadium on non-match days. The best time to visit it is in the morning or evening time. The ideal periods to visit the stadium are from March-May and October-December.
How to reach Palzor Stadium Gangtok
The Palzor Stadium can be reached from any part of the Gangtok city by hiring a private taxi from top car rental companies in Gangtok or boarding a bus. The SNT Bus station is only 2 km away from the stadium.
On the other hand, reaching Gangtok is not a hassle as it is well connected to the rest of India by air, rail and road transport services.
By Air: The Pakyong Airport is a seasonal domestic airport in Gangtok and it is not operational all through the year. Therefore, the best way to reach Gangtok by air is to book tickets to The Bagdogra International Airport in West Bengal that is about 123 km away. This airport receives flights on a regular basis from major cities of India.
Tourists can choose to travel to Gangtok from the airport by hiring a private taxi. A daily helicopter service is available from the airport till Gangtok. It takes about 20-30 minutes to reach Gangtok. However, this service might not be available on all days due to bad weather conditions.
By Rail: The New Jalpaiguri Railway Junction, Siliguri in West Bengal is the nearest railhead to Gangtok. It lies at a distance of around 118 km. Tourists on reaching the station can choose to either hire a private taxi or take a bus to Gangtok. The taxi ride takes around 2 hours while the bus ride takes about 4 hours.
By Road: Gangtok receives regular buses from important cities of Kolkata, Darjeeling, Bagdogra, Kalimpong and Siliguri.
Things to keep in mind while visiting Palzor Stadium Gangtok
- Littering inside the stadium is not allowed.
- Following the rules and regulations set down by the stadium authorities is advised.
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