State Botanical Garden Odisha

Information about State Botanical Garden Odisha, Time Table, Ticket Price, What to watch and How to reach from Cuttack Railway Station, Bhubaneswar Railway Station and Airport with route Map.

State Botanical Garden Odisha

 The State Botanical Garden spreads over an area of 75 ha. It is situated in the sylvan settings of the moist deciduous forest of the sprawling green Nandankanan sanctuary hemmed between two wetlands.

The Botanical Garden was established in the year 1963 and was under the management of Horticulture Department. The management of the State Botanical Garden was transferred to Nandankanan on 1st August 2006.

One would be definitely impressed by the nature’s symphony and the exquisite touch of the wilderness here.

This is one of the pioneering plant conservation and nature education centre of the State. The State Botanical Garden is sure to provide memorable experience to the green enthusiasts.

The State Botanical Garden is situated inside Nandankanan wildlife sanctuary. Kiakani Lake with an area about 25 ha. is located inside the State Botanical Garden.

What to Watch at State Botanical Garden?

There are Several types of Gardens, Children Park, Picnic pindies, Interpretation centre. These are followings :-

• Glass House

A spacious glass house of 2013 sqft. has been developed for housing succulent plants. A variety of succulant adds beauty to the Glass House. One can enjoy blooming ornamental plants from the period from November to March.

• Cacti House

A 1080 sqft. polyhouse houses important species of cactii plants. A rich collection of more than 1200 cacti are available in the Cacti House.

• Bonsai

A rich collection of more than 300 numbers of bonsai of 55 varieties are available.
Philodendron House

More than 2000 numbers of 5 varieties of philodendron are available.

• Dry Garden

A garden of xerophytes plants has been developed over an area of 0.65 Acre in front of Glass House. The entire garden has been designed with loose stone work to give it exclusive look of dry zone which attracts the visitors.

• Green House

A state of art green house of 5200 Sq ft. houses the cultivars of 60 species of indoor plants like Aglaonema, Philodendron, Calathea, Cordyline, Diffenbachia, Spathophyllum, Peperomia, Monstera, Hemigraphis etc. .

• Butterfly Park

Butterfly Park, an interesting option among visitors has been developed over an area of 36,590 sqft. The garden has a unique landscape with 6400 butterfly dependant plants.

The garden has one cascading waterfall with 170 sqft. flowing water channel, fountains and artistic bridges.

One can sight more than 81 species of butterfly here. The visitor will get the fragrance of beautiful flowers and feel the beauty of flying jewels of nature.

The newly created Butterfly Park was opened to the visitors in February, 2014.This Butterfly Park also contain a butterfly interpretation centre. The Centre spreads over an area of 800 sqft has been developed near the Butterfly Park.

The newly opened centre has colourful pictorial display boards to disseminate information on butterfly to the visitors.

The main objective of the centre is to provide latest information on various aspects of butterfly.

A short documentary about butterfly is an added attraction. The Interpretation centre was opened to the visitors in March, 2015.

• Rosarium

It is one of the richest collections of 1200 Rose plants belonging to 55 varieties grown over an area of 1.5 acres of land. The garden is liked by the visitors most and has maximum foot flow during the winter.

• Orchid House

The largest orchid house of the State spreads over an area of 5000 sqft. and displays more than 1000 orchids of 57 varieties belonging to 37 species. One can enjoy the orchid in bloom round the year displaying various colour of nature.

• Medicinal Garden

A well laid medicinal garden spread over an area of 2.26 acres which displays of rich collection of 225 species of trees, shrubs and herbs.

Japanese Garden

• Japanese Garden

A state of art Japanese Garden in Tsukiyama-niwa style with flowing streams and other typical features is a star attraction. It covers an area of 0.50 acres.

• Mughal Garden

Mughal Garden covering an area of 1.01 ha. has a cascade of flowing water and flowering plants both seasonal and perennial on both side give a look of gardens of Mughal era. The garden is liked mostly by the young people and has maximum foot flow during winter.

• Evolution Garden

The newly constucted Evolution Garden covering an area of 0.77 ha. gives complete information about the evolution system of plant kingdom.

The one way path takes a visitor from lower plant groups like Algae, fungi, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta to evolution of large plant groups like Gymnosperm and Angiosperms. The concept of such garden is very informative for the students and researchers.

• Heritage Garden

The Heritage Garden covering an area of 1.2 acres is situated adjoining to the Evolution garden with natural rock and old Banyan trees.

A Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) garden containing six varieties of Tulsi plant with models of monk, live size cow and tribal hut are the attraction of the garden.

• Landscape Garden

It is a model landscaping having different elements like lawn, trees and shrubs spread over an area of 1.6 acres.

1000 trees of different species have been planted to maintain the rhythm.

• Palm Garden

Palm garden is an amazing site to see varieties of common and rare palms. A collection of 29 varieties of beautiful palms have been planted over an area of 15000 sqft.

One designed water body along with 15000 sqft grass carpet has been developed inside the Palm Garden for the public.

• Bougainvillea Garden

One Bougainvillea garden has been developed over an area of 21400 sqft. inside the State Botanical Garden.

More than 1000 Bougainvillea plants of different colours (8 varieties) have been displayed in the garden.

A series of creepers raised on the back of the garden adds beauty to the park.

• Arboretum

The Arboretum spread over an area of 4 ha. has been established with collection of more than 234 species (from 49 families) found in the eastern Zone forests.

A minimum of 10 nos. of each species has been planted with signage displayed.

A network of path has been made through the plantation which will be an ideal walk way for botanization for the trainees and students.

• Hibiscus Garden

A garden has been developed over an area of 11000 sqft. located in between glass house and Palm garden. More than 130 numbers of plants of 27 varieties have been planted in the garden.
Carnivorous Plant Garden

The garden established inside the state botanical garden covering an area of 800 sqft. is intended to exhibit carnivorous plants. Nandankanan is 1st of its kind to display carnivorous Plants.

The garden has been developed initially to accommodate 4 species of carnivorous plants with provision of naturalistic landscape.

It was opened to the visitors in March 2016.

• Children's Park

A niche for the kids has been created within the natural setting by providing swings, merry-go-round, sliding chute etc.

The gallery located nearby filled with ornamental plants enhances beauty of the Park.
Buddha Park

The park has been developed over an area of 12000 sqft. located by the scenic beauty of Kanjia Lake. It features a beautiful Buddha Statue as its centre place. Rain shelter, sit outs and ornamental flower beds are other attractions.

• Artificial Zoo

Models of different animals are used to explain the ecological niche with an objective to generate awareness among the children.

Location of State Botanical Garden

The State Botanical Garden is Located at Botanical Garden Rd, Jujhagada, Cuttack, 754005.

Time Table State Botanical Garden

It is Opening at 7.30 AM and Closing at 6.00 PM everyday. Only the Garden is closed on Monday.

• Monday          Closed
• Tuesday          7:30am–6pm
• Wednesday     7:30am–6pm
• Thursday        7:30am–6pm
• Friday             7:30am–6pm
• Saturday         7:30am–6pm
• Sunday           7:30am–6pm

State Botanical Garden Entry fee and Ticket Pricing Details

State Botanical Garden Distance from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar

Distance between State Botanical Garden to Biju Patnaik International Airport is approximately 23.4 Kilometers. It takes approx 40 minutes in the fastest route as seen in the Guided map below.

State Botanical Garden Distance from Bhubaneswar Railway Station

Distance between State Botanical Garden to Bhubaneswar Railway Station is approximately 19.5 Kilometers. It takes 40 to 47 minutes in fastest route travel from Bhubaneswar Railway Station to State Botanical Garden.

State Botanical Garden Distance from Cuttack Railway Station

Distance between State Botanical Garden to Cuttack Railway Station is approximately 16.4 Kilometers. It takes approx 30 minutes in the fastest route as seen in the Guided map below.