Himalayan Botanical Garden, Nainital
The Himalayan Botanical Garden was established in the year 2005. It is Nestled in the lap of lush green hills against the backdrop of snow clad Himalayan peaks at an altitude of 1900m in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The Botanical Garden is also called the ‘Nature Studies Center’ as it provides a platform for education and learning to scholars, scientists, researchers and botanists.
Many types of plants are present in this garden. The garden is blessed with some rare medicinal plants.
The garden also houses a collection of several vulnerable plant species that are native to the range region, thus attracting the attention of conservationists from across the country.
There are many such plants here, which have the ability to cure many diseases like ‘snake maize’ which proves effective in burns or wounds. Chirayta, Riddhi, Kairu are also present here, which help in reducing fever and toxin.
Why to visit Himalayan Botanical Garden
The main reason for setting up this garden is to give information about plant species found in Uttarakhand. Many plants have become extinct due to lack of information. Emphasis has been laid on preserving many plants in this Botanical Garden, so that people, trainees and students coming here can get information about it.
Forest beat officer Arvind Kumar told that plants seen in natural habitat are present in the entire Botanical Campus, which has different medicinal properties. Along with this, more than 100 such species have been preserved, which are for tourists and students to see and understand.
Garden has two types of houses to attract tourists.
It houses a fashionable collection of orchids, ferns, cactus, trees and aquatic flora from the Uttarakhand region. Major attractions of the garden include a butterfly park, companion orchidarium, library, fernery, herbarium, Thunia alba orchid, geodesic dome, waterfalls, cactus garden, bamboo hut, etc.
Types of Garden in Himalayan Botanical Garden
The botanical garden is controlled by the Forest Department of Uttarakhand. The Forest Department has developed a cactus garden and a bamboo hut at the botanic Gardens for the promotion of tourism in the region. These two facilities were inaugurated in 2011.
Cactus Garden –
The Cactus Garden is housed in a very clear dome that is designed in such a simple way that it gathers the most sunlight to protect the plants from frost and the harsh weather, especially in the winter season. The recently developed Cactus Garden houses a unique collection of rare and delightful cactus plants.
The Cactus Garden is the first of its kind in the Uttarakhand region with more than ninety species of cactus plants, which are collected from completely different places, to provide a unique experience to the visitors of the garden.
Bamboo House –
New bamboo huts have been built for the visitors so that they can stay and relax in a calm and serene environment away from the noise and busy life of the cities.
The Bamboo House not only provides a unique experience to the visitors, but also helps in popularizing the use of bamboo as an alternative building material that is cost-effective as well as eco-friendly. This may also have the potential of marketing employment opportunities for the local residents of the area.
Timings of Himalayan Botanical Garden
The garden is open for visitors daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
Ticket Price of Himalayan Botanical Garden
Entry fees for Garden is Rs 20/-.
Himalayan Botanical Garden Address
Saria Tal, Nainital-Kaladhungi Road, Nainital, India , 263001
Contact number – 075794 29719
Things to carry while visiting Himalayan Botanical Garden
- Sports Shoes
- Cap
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable Lower & T-Shirt
- Sun glasses
Tips To Keep In Mind
- Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear.
- Listen to the guide carefully.
- Keep the surroundings clean.
- Entry Tickets to any botanical park are included in this tour.
- Meals are not included in this package.
How To Reach
By Road:- Several private and government buses are available from ISBT Dehradun and ISBT Anand Vihar Delhi to Nainital, Haldwani and Kathgodam. Both AC and Non AC buses are available from Delhi to Nainital. Botanical Garden is 6.5km from the Nainital bus stop.
By Train:- Kathgodam Railway station is the nearest railway station which is 34km away from Botanical Garden. There is an abundance of bus and taxi service from the railway station to the Botanical Garden.
By Air:- Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport to the Garden. It is about 65 km from Botanical Garden. This place is well connected by road. You can hire a private or shared taxi from the airport which will take around 2 to 3 hours to reach the Botanical Garden.
Near By Attractions
- Mall Road, Nainital which offers a splendid view of the Naini lake .
- Pangot and Kilbury bird Sanctuary
- Naina Devi Temple – The temple is one of the 51 shaktipeeths in the country and holds a great mythological significance. The temple welcomes thousands of devotees every year and a special festival is organized during Nanda Ashtami which falls in the month of August-September.
- Eco Cave Gardens – The caves are formed in the shape of animals depicting the natural habitat of the wildlife in the Kumaon region
- Tiffin Top
- Snow View Point
- Bhim Taal
- Aerial Ropeway which takes you from Mall Road to the Snow View Point. The 3-minute ride gives you a birds-eye view of the Nainital city and the Naini lake.
NOTE:- In this article, we cover all the important details regarding Himalayan Botanical Garden like the best time to visit and Activities you can do in Himalayan Botanical Garden, Still If you have any other queries you can visit the gov official website of Uttarakhand Tourism. And If you want to know the best places to visit in Uttarakhand then visit our website uttarakhandeyes.com.
