About Madhavaram Botanical Garden
Madhavaram Botanical Garden is a state-run botanical garden located in Madhavaram Milk Colony in North Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Spread over about 28 acres, it was developed by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency and opened in September 2018. The garden features themed plant sections, a glasshouse, bonsai and topiary displays, water features and open lawns, serving as a major recreational and educational green space for North Chennai.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, landscaped garden with paved walkways, lawns, ornamental plant collections, medicinal and flowering plant sections, bonsai garden, glasshouse, fountains and small ponds, shaded seating areas and a children's play area. The setting is open and relatively flat, suitable for leisurely walks, sightseeing and photography. Facilities include parking, toilets and small refreshment stalls.
Key highlights
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28-acre landscaped botanical garden in North Chennai
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Glasshouse with ornamental and exotic plant displays
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Bonsai garden and topiary collections
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Themed sections including medicinal plants, flowering plants and fruit trees
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Water features, fountains and open lawns for leisure walks
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Children's play area and shaded seating pavilions
History of Madhavaram Botanical Garden
Developed by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency on the former State Horticulture Farm at Madhavaram covering about 28 acres and opened to the public in September 2018 to expand horticultural conservation, education and recreational infrastructure in North Chennai.
Culture & Context
Functions as an educational and recreational green space promoting horticulture, plant conservation and environmental awareness among urban residents and students.
Route
| By air | Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport, connected by road to Madhavaram |
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