Botanical Garden, Yercaud

The Botanical Garden in Yercaud is a horticultural garden located in the Shevaroy Hills of Salem District, Tamil Nadu. Maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, it is situated near Lady's Seat and Anna Park. The garden is known for its orchidarium, greenhouse, medicinal and ornamental plant collections, and seasonal flower displays. It serves as a key attraction during Yercaud's annual Summer Festival and offers a curated natural space for leisurely visits.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained landscaped garden with paved pathways, lawns, flower beds, and shaded seating areas. The garden features a greenhouse and orchidarium displaying orchids and other ornamental plants, along with collections of medicinal plants, cacti, and seasonal flowers. The setting is on a gentle slope with views of surrounding hills, suitable for leisurely walks, photography, and botanical observation.

Developed and maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, the garden was established to conserve and display diverse plant species including orchids and medicinal plants. Its orchidarium is noted for conservation and horticultural research, and the garden has become a central venue for the Yercaud Summer Festival flower show.

The garden is a focal point of Yercaud's annual Summer Festival in May, when a flower show is organized showcasing horticultural exhibits, floral arrangements and plant varieties, reflecting the region's horticultural heritage.