MADHAVARAM BOTANICAL GARDEN
Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Madhavaram Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Chennai, India, set up by the horticulture department of the Government of Tamilnadu. The garden, the second botanical garden in Chennai after the Semmozhi Poonga, is the largest botanical garden in the city. The garden is broadly divided into sections for fruits, medicinal plants, indoor plants, cactus and ornamental arboretum, besides one for protected cultivation. The garden also has a small bridge has been built to attract birds from where visitors will get a view of the lake. The garden will have nearly 400 species of plants, including about 200 ornamental plants. A glasshouse similar to the one in the garden at Udhagamandalam will also be created, with different types of gardens, including herbal, flowers, bonsai and trellis gardens, in addition to mazes, a play area for children, cascades and many fountains.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 08:00 PM | 20 | 10 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Madhavaram Bus Stand |
3 KM | 9513508001 |
 Washermanpet Railway Station |
9 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
30 KM | 914422560551 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Manjampakkam | 4 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMY TEMPLE
Pre Pallava Period temple in existence from beyond 7th century CE
SRI KAPALEESWARAR TEMPLE
300 years old temple exhibits Pallava Architecture in typical Dravidian style
SRI SIVA SUBRAMANIA SWAMI TEMPLE
300 years old and built by the Sengunthar Community
SRI KARANEESWARAR TEMPLE
Lord Ganesha is in standing posture
SRI MARUNDEESWARAR TEMPLE
The lingam that cured the curse of Indra are present here
SRI PRASANNA VENKATA NARASIMHAR TEMPLE
Lord Rama can be seen in wedding posture
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