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A government-run garden with over 300 plant species — a rose garden, herbal park, orchids and aromatic spices — plus a children's park and viewpoint, ideal for a relaxed family outing.
- Category
- Nature
- Location
- Near Semmedu, Kolli Hills
- Best time
- Year-round; pleasant in the mornings
- Timings
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Entry fee
- ₹10–₹20 per person (approx.)
Kolli Hills has been known for centuries for its medicinal plants, and this botanical garden is the easiest place to see them. It holds over 300 plant species — including endemic varieties found nowhere else — laid out across a rose garden, a herbal park documenting Siddha medicine traditions, fragrant spices like cinnamon and pepper, and orchids. There’s also a children’s park, eco-cottages and a valley viewpoint.
Why visit
- Gentle, well-maintained paths — good for elders and children.
- Learn about the herbs traditionally harvested by the hill tribes.
- A popular picnic spot, with an annual flower show drawing crowds.
- A calm green break between the more strenuous waterfall treks.