Surat, an industrial hub in Gujarat, has a popular garden known as the Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden located on the banks of the Tapi River. The garden boasts over 1,000 plant varieties and other attractions such as a toy railway, the Columbus, the Crazy Jump, the Injecto, the Free Fall Jump, the Rocket Space and a hot air balloon trip.
The garden was inaugurated in 2011 by Gujarat’s then chief minister, Narendra Modi. A budget of Rs 6.85 crore was allotted for the development of this garden. It is the city’s largest garden, covering 1.40 lakh square metres.
Surat’s Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden has over a thousand ornamental plants, herbs and exotic flower species. It is also noted for having the greatest collection of tropical plants. A cactus greenhouse displays cactus plants of various breeds, shapes and sizes in the garden. Moreover, the garden’s focal point is a tiny lake.
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Botanical Garden Surat: Timings
The garden is open from 10 AM to 10 PM. Every Monday, garden maintenance is scheduled. It takes at least three hours for visitors to see and explore the garden.
Botanical Garden Surat: Entry fee
- Rs 10 for visitors between the ages of 12 and 64
- Rs 5 for children between the ages of 5 and 12
- The entry for children under the age of 5 and those with special needs is free.
- Rs 5 for adults above the age of 64
- Rs 2 for children in primary and intermediate school
Helium balloon rides, monorail rides and pinwheels are among the amenities that must be purchased separately.
Botanical Garden Surat: Location
Ugat – Bhesan Road, Ugat, Dahin Nagar, Surat, Gujarat, is the location of the botanical garden. The Surat Municipal Corporation looks after the garden.
Botanical Garden Surat: How to reach?
- By road: Surat is 234 kilometre (km) from Ahmedabad, 154 km from Vadodara and 279 km from Mumbai. ST and private bus stations are located on the city’s eastern outskirts.
- By rail: Surat is located on the major broad gauge railway that connects Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
- By air: From the Surat Airport, many domestic flights connect the metros and other cities.
Botanical Garden Surat: Best time to visit
Since Surat has a good temperature all year, you may visit the garden at any time of year. However, the best time to visit the garden is from September to February.
Morning and evening are the greatest times to go for a jog in the garden. Evenings are ideal for picnics and informal gatherings.
A herbal forest, the Nakshatra Van, bamboo woodlands, house plant nurseries, the Ashok Van and a rock garden are all part of the Surat Botanical Garden. One can take the train or sign up for a hot air balloon ride.
FAQs
What are the nearby attractions close to Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden?
Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden is close to many attractions such as the Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, the ISKCON Temple and the Kavi Narmad Central Library.
Is Botanical Garden Surat open every day of the year?
The garden is closed on Mondays for maintenance.
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