Suggested time
1-2 hours
Distance from town
1 km
Best time of day
morning
Entry fee
₹30 adults, ₹15 children
Timings
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Best season
May (flower show), monsoon-winter for bloom
Ratings
Established in 1908 by forest officer H.D. Bryant, this 20.5-acre botanical garden sits on the eastern edge of Kodai Lake. It holds around 740 rose varieties in a dedicated rose garden, a glasshouse of plants from around the world, and old specimen trees including a well-known century-old eucalyptus. An annual horticulture and flower show draws visitors each summer.
Safety precautions
- Picking flowers from the rose garden is not allowed and can attract a fine
- Greenhouse walkways can get slippery after watering — watch your step inside
Know before you go
- Entry is ₹30 for adults and ₹15 for children; carrying a camera costs ₹50 extra
- Open only 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, shorter hours than most other Kodaikanal spots
Local warnings
- Roses peak during the summer flower show season (May) — outside that window, some sections look noticeably sparser
Practical tips
- Time your visit around the May flower show for the fullest bloom
- Coaker's Walk connects directly to the park on foot, so it's easy to pair the two
