Himalayan Botanical Garden
Himalayan Botanical Garden
3.7
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Madhulika L
Noida, India6,850 contributions
Jun 2022
These beautiful gardens showcase the flora of Nainital and around, spread out across a mountainside and encompassing a range of different smaller gardens. You buy tickets at the entrance (Rs 50 per adult, children go free) and just beyond, the path leading up to a building takes you to the auditorium (where local song and dance performances are held). Next door to the auditorium is a small insect museum and seed display; the range of insects, especially butterflies and moths, here is very impressive, with interesting trivia on different pollinators, camouflage, poisonous butterflies, common butterflies of Kumaon, etc.
Further along, various paths take you, along well-labelled plants, shrubs, and trees (also lots of beautiful flowering plants) to other parts of the garden. One of the first is the tiny Butterfly Park, where an attendant pointed out to us a Common Windmill (a large and striking black, red and white butterfly that is very common in the gardens); she also showed us a cocoon and a caterpillar.
There is the Fernery and Orchidarium (an enclosed garden with high humidity, lots of moss and ferns, and three types of orchids that were then in bloom), which lies beyond a section of Medicinal Plants. Off to one side, there are the Domes, three interconnected hemispherical green houses in which grow cacti and succulents: these are very varied, and what with some beautifully coloured and shaped succulents, flowering cacti, etc, even appealing to those who may not usually find desert plants attractive.
Right at the top of the gardens is a Viewpoint, offering a view of the mountains and part of the gardens.
All in all, a lovely and very satisfying place to visit for a plant lover.
Further along, various paths take you, along well-labelled plants, shrubs, and trees (also lots of beautiful flowering plants) to other parts of the garden. One of the first is the tiny Butterfly Park, where an attendant pointed out to us a Common Windmill (a large and striking black, red and white butterfly that is very common in the gardens); she also showed us a cocoon and a caterpillar.
There is the Fernery and Orchidarium (an enclosed garden with high humidity, lots of moss and ferns, and three types of orchids that were then in bloom), which lies beyond a section of Medicinal Plants. Off to one side, there are the Domes, three interconnected hemispherical green houses in which grow cacti and succulents: these are very varied, and what with some beautifully coloured and shaped succulents, flowering cacti, etc, even appealing to those who may not usually find desert plants attractive.
Right at the top of the gardens is a Viewpoint, offering a view of the mountains and part of the gardens.
All in all, a lovely and very satisfying place to visit for a plant lover.
Written July 1, 2022
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P M V
Nagpur, India4,190 contributions
Apr 2022
Himalayan Botanical Garden.
It is located around 8 Kilometers from Nainital. One can always combine with other attractions in the same direction as Wood Land WaterFall, Khurpatal Viewpoint etc.
The entry fee is ₹ 50/-
There is one descriptive board which gives the history and how the Himalayan Botanical Garden came about.
It was started on 27 factors of barren, thorny erosion land in 2005. After seeing the accompanying photos one is filled with admiration for the Forest authorities of the Nainital Forest Divison for doing such a wonderful job in converting that barren land into such a wonderful Himalayan Botanical Garden.
The botanical garden has a large collection of rare, endangered plant species.
It also houses rare exotic varieties of many plants, cacti, and medicinal and variety of orchid plants.
Looking at the variety and beauty of the plants and flowers one is filled with wonder and admiration for the beauty of nature.
There is a section where a collection of large varieties of butterflies, moths and insects are displayed along with little information about them.
Very educative and enjoyable looking at all those beautiful, colourful butterflies and moths.
Going around this beautiful and amazing place fills you with admiration and wonder.
For lovers of nature, plants, butterflies, moths this is a must-see place.
It is located around 8 Kilometers from Nainital. One can always combine with other attractions in the same direction as Wood Land WaterFall, Khurpatal Viewpoint etc.
The entry fee is ₹ 50/-
There is one descriptive board which gives the history and how the Himalayan Botanical Garden came about.
It was started on 27 factors of barren, thorny erosion land in 2005. After seeing the accompanying photos one is filled with admiration for the Forest authorities of the Nainital Forest Divison for doing such a wonderful job in converting that barren land into such a wonderful Himalayan Botanical Garden.
The botanical garden has a large collection of rare, endangered plant species.
It also houses rare exotic varieties of many plants, cacti, and medicinal and variety of orchid plants.
Looking at the variety and beauty of the plants and flowers one is filled with wonder and admiration for the beauty of nature.
There is a section where a collection of large varieties of butterflies, moths and insects are displayed along with little information about them.
Very educative and enjoyable looking at all those beautiful, colourful butterflies and moths.
Going around this beautiful and amazing place fills you with admiration and wonder.
For lovers of nature, plants, butterflies, moths this is a must-see place.
Written May 6, 2022
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Sandy_JSR
Jamshedpur, India2,331 contributions
Jun 2022
Himalaya Botanic Garden houses collection of several rare flora of Uttarakhand. It is situated in a mountain-side, the entry fee is Rs. 50 per head. The garden path takes one through the various plants and flowers at different levels of the garden. Top of the gardens offers nice view of the surrounding mountains and part of the gardens. Overall a nice place to visit.
Written February 22, 2023
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Tourist54506434868
7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
If you enjoy botany and entomology, then this is a good place to spend some time. There is a good collection of plants (that will grow in this area and climate) and that strangely includes several varieties of CACTUS !!! There is a separate museum (within the premises, same ticket) that houses different types of insects (stick insects, grasshoppers and several types of beetles) and different types of seeds.
But, be prepared to WALK as it is spread all over the mountainside and the steps in some places are just ROCKS (especially the way to the cactus domes -- the big round globe things you can see from far away).
Do check the open/close times in advance as it is run by the local horticulture department.
But, be prepared to WALK as it is spread all over the mountainside and the steps in some places are just ROCKS (especially the way to the cactus domes -- the big round globe things you can see from far away).
Do check the open/close times in advance as it is run by the local horticulture department.
Written February 21, 2024
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Krishna1982
Bengaluru, India55 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
The Himalayan Botanical garden is quite a small place and has no big trees. It has some small flower plants and a Butterfly museum. The day we went they also had a photography exhibition by lady photographers which contained some really good photos.
Overall it is not a must visit considering it is a little away from the Nainital town as well.
Overall it is not a must visit considering it is a little away from the Nainital town as well.
Written May 7, 2018
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Vipalv J
7 contributions
A big No to anybody planning to visit thinking it to be a garden or something relating to botany or garden. A govt. Undertaking charging ticket of 20/- per person 10 km away from city is mere waste of time energy and money .
Written March 9, 2015
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India8,543 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
The Himlayan Botanical Garden is a centre of study for the scientists and the botanists. Himalayan Botanic Gardens is located at Sariatal, 5km from Nainital on Nanital Kaladhungi road, the lake city of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas. This garden, extending to an area of 30 hectares has a collection of several native plant species, many of which are rare and endangered. The major attractions include an orchidarium, fernatum, herbarium, Thunia alba orchid, geodesic dome, waterfalls, etc. The entry ticket is Rs. 20. The botanic garden is run by the Uttarakhand Forest Department. It is a very good Eco Tourism Destination. This is a unique project in Uttarakhand which has used reclaimed and degraded land for providing awareness on Himalayan environment.
Written June 22, 2014
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debabrata707
Kolkata (Calcutta), India681 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We have visited this place in December this year.The main attraction like butterfly we do not seen and also flower seen in less varieties but scenic beauty of this place is good and enjoyable.
Written December 26, 2017
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Rajan C
Faridabad, India17 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Visited botanical gardens in mid April 19 and we're over whelmed by the beauty of the place which has rich collection of herbal plants, flowers and butterfly museum. Best place for photography and serene weather.
Written May 15, 2019
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Jayesh J
Mumbai, India62 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Not much to view there considering the distance it takes from town to get there.
Pale in comparison to botanical gardens down in south India.
Pale in comparison to botanical gardens down in south India.
Written December 11, 2018
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