About Jokai Botanical Garden
Jokai Botanical Garden, also known as Jokai Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Centre, is located in Jokai near Dibrugarh in Assam. Spread over about 25 hectares within the Jokai Reserve Forest area, it was established in 1998 by the Forest Department of Assam for conservation of native flora. The garden preserves orchids, medicinal plants, endangered rainforest species and germplasm of Northeast India, serving as a research, education and eco-tourism site near Dibrugarh town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained botanical garden set within a forested landscape on the outskirts of Dibrugarh. The site features landscaped sections with orchid houses, medicinal and aromatic plant collections, native trees of the Upper Assam rainforest, small ponds and walking paths. Areas are arranged for leisurely walks, photography and botanical observation, with interpretive signage about plant species and conservation. The surroundings are quiet and green, adjacent to Jokai Reserve Forest.
Key highlights
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Germplasm centre conserving native flora of Northeast India
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Orchid house with diverse orchid species
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Collection of medicinal and aromatic plants
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Endangered and endemic rainforest tree species
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Scenic walking paths and ponds within forest setting
History of Jokai Botanical Garden
Established in 1998-1999 by the Department of Environment and Forests, Government of Assam, as a Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Centre for ex-situ conservation of the rich flora of Assam and Northeast India, particularly species from the Jokai Reserve Forest region.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari Airport), about 15-18 km away, with onward road journey. |
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| By train |