About Chettiar Park
Chettiar Park is a landscaped public park located in Kodaikanal, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, about 2 km from Kodaikanal town centre. Maintained by the municipality, it is known for its curated flower beds, manicured lawns, and seasonal floral displays. The park offers a quiet, green setting for leisurely walks and photography and is noted for its annual flower shows during the summer festival season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained, compact park with paved walking paths, manicured lawns, ornamental flower beds, shrubs and tree-lined avenues. The setting is quiet and green, suitable for leisurely strolls, sightseeing and photography. Seasonal blooms and horticultural displays are a key feature, especially during flower show periods. There are seating areas and open spaces to relax, with views of the surrounding hill station landscape.
Key highlights
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Manicured lawns and curated seasonal flower beds
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Paved walking paths and tree-lined avenues for leisurely walks
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Seasonal flower shows held during the summer festival
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Quiet, landscaped setting near Kurinji Andavar Temple
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Photography-friendly garden layout
History of Chettiar Park
Chettiar Park is named after Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar and was developed as a municipal landscaped park in Kodaikanal. It was laid out with ornamental gardens and has since been maintained by the local municipality and horticulture department, becoming known for its curated floral displays and annual flower shows.
Culture & Context
The park is associated with Kodaikanal's horticultural tradition and summer festival culture, hosting seasonal flower shows that showcase ornamental plants and floral arrangements and attract visitors to the hill station.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Madurai Airport, about 120 km from Kodaikanal; onward journey by road |
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