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Semmozhi Poonga, Chennai
Semmozhi Poonga: One of the best places to visit in Chennai
Entry Fee & Ticket
Indians ₹75/– (Adults), Children ₹40/– (Children below ~5 years sometimes free / lower fee), Walker Pass ₹500/–
Opening Time & Days
The Semmozhi Poonga Garden is open every day for visitors Semmozhi Poonga opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 07:30 PM
Best Time to Visit
January, February, March
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Place Type
Park & Garden, Nature Sites and Parks
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
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.
Architecture of Semmozhi Poonga
Covering an area of 20 acres (320 grounds), it was built at a cost of ₹80 million. During construction, the garden has received saplings from China worth around ₹800,000. These include flowering cacti that include velvety, pale pink on top, non-flowering cacti up to about 45 cm in diameter, 'Lucky' bamboo, ficus and bonsai varieties.
The cacti were planted in the Cacti Garden decorated with white marble chips, pebbles and rocks from Porbandar. The garden also received water lilies and 12 varieties of orchids from Thailand.
Interesting facts about Semmozhi Poonga
- 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.
- The garden has 500 different plant species and around 20 different trees, which are about 100 years old.
- 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.
- 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
Semmozhi Poonga FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Ellaiamman Colony, Teynampet, Chennai.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Semmozhi Poonga: The garden opens 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM all days except Tuesday and the entry fee is INR 15 for adults and INR 10 for children..
𝒜. You should visit Semmozhi Poonga during January, February, March months for best experience.
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