TNAU Botanical Gardern, Coimbatore
( The popular place to visit The dam is located in the foothills of Valparai, in the Anaimalai Hills of the Western Ghats. It is about 65 kilometers (40 mi) from Coimbatore.)
The Botanic Gardens of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore established during the year 1908. It is one of the important gardens in Tamil Nadu and also the foremost of the Institutional gardens in India. The garden serves as a valuable centre to educate the concepts of floriculture and landscaping to the students and scholars of educational institutions and also acts as a treasure house for garden lovers and visitors. The garden has been maintained by TNAU since its formation from July 1972 and presently it spreads out to an area of 47.50 acres.
Botanical Gardern
The garden holds a diverse and rich collection of native and exotic flora representing about 800 species. The plant wealth includes various foliage and flowering trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, cacti and succulents, different types of lawn grasses, cut flowers like Chrysanthemum, Orchids, Anthurium and traditional flowers like Jasmines, scented Roses, Tuberose, Marigold, Crossandra, flowering annuals, Bougainvillea and Hibiscus collections, Medicinal Plants park etc. Environmental protection and conservation of nature’s wealth is gaining importance both from education and tourism point of view.
Botanical garden not only serves as a spot of conservation but also deals with the aesthetic and therapeutic aspects to students, city dwellers and urban public. Students, researchers, farmers, nurserymen, gardeners, Botanists, Scientists, Physically challenged citizens, mentally disabled citizens, senior citizens, Agricultural & Horticultural Dept. Extension Officials, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, natural healers, policy makers, urban public, tourists will be greatly benefitted.
Traveller Tips for TNAU Botanical Gardern
1. Carry enough food and water bottles with you. There are no eateries available around the location.
2. Do not throw anything here and there. It is your responsibility to keep the place clean and green
3. Wear comfortable shoes to enjoy your trek the most. Make sure that you have the prior permission for the Jungle Safari from the local forest officer.
Connectivity
Airways :
If you are travelling by air, Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest airport which is nearly 50 km away from the destination. Coimbatore Airport is well-served by both domestic and international tourists. From the airport, opt for a private or a shared taxi to get to this popular attraction.
Railways :
Approximately 33 km away is the Mettupalayam Railway Station and around 29 km away is the Ooty Railway Station. You can enjoy a train service at any of the stations. These 2 stations connect Ooty with the metro cities of India such as Kochi, Jaipur, Puri, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Kanyakumari and more. After arriving in Ooty, experience the further journey through Nilgiri Toy Train to have the best time of your life.
Road Ways :
Choose to travel by road if you want to feel the magic of Ooty on your way. There are several private and government-owned buses that operate daily for the convenience of tourists. You can also hire a private vehicle from one of the leading car rental companies in Ooty for hassle free commutation within the hill station. However, the entry of the vehicles up to the falls is not allowed, so one must need to trek to reach Catherine Falls.
