Ooty : Botanical Garden
Despite the large crowd, the Botanical Gardens remains a good choice as one of the best places in ooty for sightseeing.
Important Info
- Entry Time : 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Entry Fee | Children : Rs. 15
- Entry Fee | Adult : Rs. 30
- Best Time : May
- Time Required : 2 to 3 hrs
The Botanical Garden is maintained by the Horticulture Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu which spread over 20 acres is the quite well maintained.
A walk through the garden is a rejuvenating experience and we can see innumerable species of plants and flowers.
Botanical Garden has a very wide variety of plants that include different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare flowering plants, eucalyptus trees, several old trees and even a fossilized tree trunk that is 20 million years old.
There is also a beautiful Italian floral garden and for those who simply want to relax, there's always the green carpet of the well-maintained lawns.
Travel Tips
- Famous flower show happens at the Ooty Botanical Gardens in mid-May every year.
- Parking will be tough task here.
- Evening time will be the best time to visit.
- Try some shopping in the Tibetan Market next to Botanical Garden
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Detailed Information
Botanical Garden is a great place for all including families. Created in 1848, the gardens cover an area of 22 hectares and are home to a fossil tree that is over 20 million years old. Key attractions, besides the lawns and nurseries, include the Conservatory and the Toda Hill; where visitors can catch a glimpse of the Toda Tribe’s (Ooty’s original settlers) culture and daily lifestyle.
There is a yearly flower show at the Ooty Botanical Gardens, where the best of the best are on show for all to see. The best time to visit Ooty Botanical Garden is during this flower show which takes place in the month of May.
