Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens

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Location: Government of Orissa, Forests and Environment Department, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751015, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hours.

Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens is one of the unique parks in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is home to many rare spices and plants. Besides, it is home to many seasonal plants, thousands of rare plants, and a lot of migratory and local birds. It is the best educational place for students in schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions. Tourists From many places come to visit this place. Every year, more Than two lakhs people visit this place. This is the best place to spend some time with your family and friends.

Attraction

It is one of the major tourist attractions of the world. It attracts many tourists from outside Odisha but mainly attracts students from schools, Colleges, universities, and other institutions. The main attractions of this place are the colorful flower beds and sprawling lawns. People of all ages love This. There are a lot of facilities available here.

There is an open gym for everyone. The garden is very big and has enough space for different types of plants. You can see the information written on the board about those plants. The main attraction of this place is the rose garden and the cactus garden. The garden is full of greenery, and it feels like you are not bored. The best time to go to this place is in the evening. It opens all week except for the Holi festival. The atmosphere of this place is so beautiful that you can’t leave it. It is the best place to enjoy and learn about many things about plants.

History

Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens is one of the biggest and famous tourist spots in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This place is an important part of the Government of Odisha‘s Resource Centre. It was established in 1985 and has an area of 500 acres of land. It is worth exploring.

Inside/Outside Views

The view of this place is amazing. For those who love plants and species, this is the best place for you. The environment of this place is calm and peaceful. From the entrance to the rest of the place is so beautifully decorated and set up. Inside this place, you can see a lot of different types of flora and fauna. There are a lot of Seasonal plants planted all over here. There is an open gym, lotus pond, coffee shop, running track, peacocks, and many more. It feels like heaven on earth whenever you step into this place. Besides, it is home to many birds and other species. Also, it allows you to enjoy boat rides and enjoy the birds of the lakes. The area of this place is very big. This place is divided into so many spaces and each of the divinations is dedicated to something. However, it is under construction, and a lot of changes are being made. It is also useful for all students in schools, colleges and universities. The people of this place are friendly and welcoming.

Opening Hours

8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Entry & Others Fees

25 rupees for adults and 10 rupees for children and boating charges 50 rupees for (30min) and 100 rupees for 1 hour.

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How to Reach

By air: Biju Patnaik Airport is the nearest airport to this place. You can easily reach there by air.

By train: Bhubaneswar railway station is the nearest station to this place. After reaching the station, you can take an auto rickshaw or hire a cab to reach your destination.

By road: I think by road is the best way to get there. You can hire a car or cab to reach your destination directly. Otherwise, you can take a bus to reach Bhubaneswar first, then take an auto rickshaw to get anywhere. It is well connected to other Cities.