4VMR+G7R Calicut University Botanical Garden, Korachankandy Rd, Thenhipalam, Kerala 673635
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Calicut University Botanical Garden - Featured Reviews (332)
Botanical garden of Calicut university is not open to public. If one need to enter the garden, he/she should get a permission from the HoD of Botony department. Still one can enjoy the garden view from outside nd can walk around it. The garden contain several ponds and lot of big trees. Cactus garden and several other attractions are present here...
The garden boasts a rich collection of plant species and offers a unique and diverse experience for nature lovers .it also a true heaven for botanists and anyone interested in learning about different types of flora.
However, it should be noted that access to the garden requires prior permission from the HOD
Beautiful garden. Established in 1971 in the lush green panoramic, undulating, lateritic hummocky land of the Calicut University Campus, the Calicut University Botanical Garden (CUBG), founded by Prof. (Dr.) B.K. Nayar, the then Head of the Department of Botany, has developed into an excellent centre of biodiversity and ex-situ conservation of tropical Indian flora and exotic species. The Garden, inaugurated in 1972 by Prof. R. E. Holttum, thethen Director, Singapore Botanical Garden.In 1985 the CUBE has achieved international status when it was recognized by the International Consortium of Botanic Garden and Centre for World Conservation Strategy.
Well maintained beautiful botanical garden
One of the largest botanical gardens in the state. It is inside the main campus. Established in 1971, the garden has around 20 ha of land area. It has a green house, ginger zone, Victoria pond, northern gate, bamboosetum and rockery. Has wide variety of bamboos, gingers, medicinal plants, cacti, palms, spices etc. It is beautifully arranged and well maintained. Entry is allowed to students and public with permission. There is a touch and feel garden for the visually handicapped
Calm and Beautiful place . Very helpful garden staff .
Actually this 16 acre botanical garden is for collecting specimens for study purpose . Vide variety of plants are being planted and taken care of .
One can get permission to visit this beautiful place upon getting permission from the HoD ( Dr V V Radhakrishan sir ) or from Dr Santhosh Nampy sir ( Garden in Charge ).
Normally permission is restricted to students with request letter from their parent institutions and with a fee ( just 10Rs) .
No food intake allowed inside the Garden . Plastic restricted .
Botanical garden is one of the key place in university. Different kind of plants here.public not allowed to enter the garden. Even university students need permission to enter the garden. Well maintained place
very large botanical garden with wide variety of native and exotic plant species, green houses for particular plant families, small ponds, water reservoir, thick woods and creepers through which you can walk head bowed (it was a pleasant experience) renovation and development works are going on. you need to get the permission of botany department hod's permission to visit
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Where is Calicut University Botanical Garden Located ?
Calicut University Botanical Garden Located in Thenhipalam of Malappuram. The complete address is 4VMR+G7R Calicut University Botanical Garden, Korachankandy Rd, Thenhipalam, Kerala 673635.
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