Semmozhi Poonga, Chennai

About Semmozhi Poonga

Situated in the luxurious metropolis of Chennai, Semozhi Ponga is a lush botanical garden established in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture and Agricultural Engineering, Tamil Nadu. This garden is the first botanical garden in Chennai which was established on 24 November 2010 by the then Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

The park is home to temperate and tropical flora and distinctive plant species. The garden has 500 different plant species and about 20 different trees, which are about 100 years old. Here you will find both native and exotic plants including shrubs, medicinal herbs and aromatic stems.

Interesting facts about Semmozhi Poonga

1. Semozhi Ponga is indeed a beautiful botanical garden which can be seen with many botanical species. The name of the park literally means Classical Language Park and is the first of its kind in the city.
2. The garden has 500 different plant species and around 20 different trees, which are about 100 years old.
3. Incorporating elements of an Indo-Buddhist garden, the garden consists of 22 distinctive areas including Palm Court, Tree Court, Golden Garden, Water and Rock Garden, Butterfly Garden There is a wide variety of indigenous species.
4. The garden features many exotic herb species and 90-odd spiral-shaped and multi-branched miniature trees grown in containers. Bonsai garden is dotted with trees whose height ranges from 1 foot to 4 feet. At the end of the park is the Cascade Gardens

How to reach Semmozhi Poonga

By Air:- Chennai airport is located at a distance of about 14 km from Semojhi Ponga.The distance between airports can be covered by taxi or bus.

By Bus:- Being located in the heart of the city, the Garden is accessible to all main city bus routes. One can board a bus from any part of Chennai to reach Semojhi Ponga. Buses are much more affordable than cabs.

By Road:- There are many taxi services available for hire in Chennai. One can avail this service and reach Semozhi Ponga with comfort and safety.

Nearby famous places

• Kapaleeshwarar Temple 28 minutes away
• Kamakshi Amman Temple 22 minutes away
• Ramakrishna Temple 2.8 km away
• Shirdi Sai Baba Temple 2.6 km away
• Parthasarathy Temple 3 km away
• Panagal Park 18 minutes away
• Mylapore 2.8 km away
• Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha Gurudwara 19 minutes away
• Chennai Gurudwara Sahib 19 minutes away
• Valluvar Kottam Monument 21 minutes away
• Vinayagar Temple 19 minutes away