About Anna Park
Anna Park is a well-maintained public park located adjacent to Yercaud Lake in the hill station of Yercaud, Salem District, Tamil Nadu. Maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, it is known for its landscaped flower gardens, lawns, and a Japanese-style garden section. The park is a central attraction during the annual Yercaud Summer Festival flower show and offers a relaxed green space for visitors exploring the lake area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped garden park next to Yercaud Lake with manicured lawns, seasonal flower beds, ornamental plants, and a Japanese garden section with a small bridge and traditional-style structures. The park has paved pathways, seating areas, and a children's play area. It is a calm, family-friendly space for leisure walks, photography, and viewing horticultural displays, especially during the flower show season.
Key highlights
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Located immediately adjacent to Yercaud Lake in central Yercaud
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Maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department with seasonal flower displays
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Japanese garden section with landscaped features
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Main venue for the annual Yercaud Summer Festival flower show in May
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Children's play area and paved walking paths within the park
History of Anna Park
Anna Park is named after C. N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and was developed as a horticultural park near Yercaud Lake by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department to promote floriculture and tourism in the Shevaroy Hills.
Culture & Context
The park is the main venue for the annual Yercaud Summer Festival flower show held in May, which showcases floral arrangements, ornamental plants and horticultural exhibits and is a significant local tourism event.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Salem Airport, about 65 km away; Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the next major airport |
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