About TNAU Botanical Garden
TNAU Botanical Garden is a well-maintained botanical garden located inside the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University campus in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Spread over about 47 acres, it houses more than 700 plant species including ornamental, medicinal and tree species, along with greenhouses and a conservatory. Established alongside the university in the early 20th century, it serves as an educational, research and recreational space for students and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped garden within the university campus with wide walking paths, lawns, seasonal flower beds, and labelled collections of ornamental, medicinal, and economic plants. The garden includes greenhouses, a fern house, conservatory, and arboretum sections with mature trees. It is a calm, green environment suitable for leisurely walks, nature observation, photography, and educational visits about plant diversity.
Key highlights
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Extensive collection of over 700 plant species including medicinal, ornamental and tree species
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Well-maintained lawns, flower beds and arboretum within 47-acre campus garden
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Greenhouses, fern house and conservatory displaying diverse flora
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Educational and research garden of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University established in 1908
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Peaceful walking paths and shaded avenues ideal for nature walks and photography
History of TNAU Botanical Garden
The garden was established in 1908 along with the Agricultural College and Research Institute, now Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Developed as a teaching and research garden for agricultural and horticultural studies, it has been maintained for over a century as a repository of plant diversity for education and conservation.
Culture & Context
The garden holds educational and horticultural significance as part of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, serving students, researchers and the public for learning about plant sciences, conservation and landscape horticulture.
Route
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