"Stroll through vibrant blooms in a hill station."
Formerly known by the name of Jayalalitha Rose, Government Rose Garden of Ooty is a famous botanical garden in the hill town. It is located on the Elk Hill in Vijayanagar and houses 20,000 roses. This rose garden was established in the year 1995 and spans an entire area of 4 hectares. Maintained by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, Rose Garden is visited by locals and tourists extensively.
It Is Known For:-
1) Rose Garden is a famous tourist attraction in Ooty and houses a vast variety of roses. There are different sculptures erected in the garden that are entirely constructed using the rose flowers.
2) Throughout the year, the entire garden remains decorated with different colored roses
3) Interestingly, visitors get to witness the roses from all over the world at this garden
4) The annual flower exhibition is organized each year in February-March that is attended by numerous botanists and tourists.
Best Time To Visit:-
The charm and beauty of Rose Garden in Ooty are fascinating. It attracts visitors from different parts of the state and is visited on a large scale. Each season is right for visiting the alluring Rose Garden.
The entry to this garden is paid for everyone. After paying a minimal amount, one can gain access to this garden.
Reaching There:-
Rose Garden of Ooty is a well-known place and is visited on a large scale. It is well-connected via roadways and railways. Tourists can hire the service of the local transit like the bus or cab to this charming garden conveniently.
Nearest Railway Station - Nagapattinam Railway Station
Nearest Airport - Coimbatore Airport
