Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden in Shillong, Meghalaya, is a well-maintained garden near Ward's Lake in central Shillong, managed by the Forest Department, Government of Meghalaya. Spread over a landscaped area, it conserves and displays indigenous and exotic flora of the region, including orchids and the endemic pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana. It is notable for its greenhouses, lawns, and educational value on Meghalaya's biodiversity.

Visitors can expect a landscaped garden with paved pathways, manicured lawns, flower beds, greenhouses and shaded seating areas. The garden displays a collection of indigenous and exotic plants, orchids, ferns and the insectivorous pitcher plant. There are small ponds, nursery sections and viewpoints within the premises. The setting is calm and green, located close to Ward's Lake, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and botanical observation.

Maintained by the Forest Department, Government of Meghalaya, the garden was developed to conserve and showcase the rich flora of Meghalaya, including endemic and endangered species such as Nepenthes khasiana, and to promote botanical education and conservation.

Represents the botanical heritage and biodiversity of Meghalaya and serves as an educational and recreational space for visitors to learn about the region's native plant species.