Rose Garden Ooty

Ooty has always been known for its flora. Apart from the famous botanical Gardens which has become synonymous with Ooty, The Rose Garden is also a must see sight in Ooty. It’s a divine site as you see stretches and stretches of vibrant colors of roses.

The Rose Garden of Ooty or the Centenary Rose Garden is spread across six acres of land in the slopes of Elk hills, located in the Vijayanagaram farms; Needless to say, it is the largest rose garden in the country. There are large varieties of roses including

some rare species as well. There are about 17000 varieties of rose plants. The important feature of the Rose Garden is that, it has been recognized by the world federation of rose societies. Another distinction is that it is the first Rose Garden in India that has been recognized as the “Garden of Excellence”. Truly a must see place in Ooty.
The Rose Garden of Ooty is maintained by the Department of horticulture of the Government of Tamilnadu. It is in the form of five terraces where these beautiful rose plants are grown. There is a smallentry fee. It’s a great place to click some amazing photos. The walk down the pavement undoubtedly would be a memorable experience.

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