Brief History About Bryant Park Kodaikanal
Situated on the eastern side of the Man-Made Kodai Lake, Bryant Park is one of the most visited tourist places in Kodaikanal. It is best known as 🌿 Botanical Garden by tourists. Covering over 20.5 Acre, Bryant Park is the biggest 😮 botanical park in Kodaikanal. A Forest officer named H.D. Bryant from Madurai developed the park in 1908. After him, the park called Bryant Park. Now, the park is managed by Horticulture Department.
Right Time To Visit Bryant Park in Kodaikanal
There are 1000s of rose varieties, shrubs, cactus and trees that planted years ago add more attraction to Bryant Park. With this in mind, you can visit Bryant Park around the summertime as the flowers will be in full bloom. So, we prefer you to have a visit in April, May and June. Flower shows 💐 organized in May month, which will be an additional feature for the tourists visiting that time. Horticulture Department will arrange the show.
The Beauty of the Park
As told earlier, the flowers🌼, cactus🌵 and historical trees🌲 will have their audience. Meanwhile the glasshouse and the entire park with greenish will attract some tourists on their side. On the other hand, ornamental plants for sale will make people excited to buy plants at an affordable price. On the seasonal time, the park will be a little crowded than usual days. As the park is massive than you expected, you can peacefully spend at least 2 – 3 hours here on any day.
2 Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About Bryant Park
C.N Bodhi Tree🌲
The Master of Buddha who is well-known as Gowthama Buddha repented under the species of this Bodhi tree. People believe that he got enlightenment after repentance under this tree. So, coming to the point, if you sit and relax under this tree for a minute, you’ll feel more real. That’s the speciality of this tree, don’t miss this gem next time you visit there.
170+ Years Old Eucalyptus tree👴
The 170-year-old Eucalyptus tree is a famous thing in this park. Don’t miss to see the tree, the eucalyptus tree, used for developing the balm(தைலம்).
The Treasures✨ Inside The Glass House
A small glasshouse holds a large number of potted plants. The first thing to visit here is the glasshouse. Most of the people who visit the park will go prefer to spend quality time in the glasshouse. Together with this, the park has maintained very neatly inside the glasshouse. On the contrary, you’re not allowed to take photos inside the glasshouse.
Entrance Fee and Timing of the Bryant Park
Entrance Fee: Adults – ₹30, Kids – ₹15 and Camera – ₹50
Timing of the Park: 9 AM – 6 PM
Right Place for Whom?
Since the park is big, having a variety of flowers, trees and greenery, this place will be suitable for Couples💑, Kids👶, Nature Lovers and of course for photographers. You can spend up to 3 hours peacefully here.
Choose Your Next Place In Kodaikanal
Chettiar Park – 3 KM
Kodai Lake – 500 M
Kodaikanal Liril Falls – 2.5 KM
Green Valley – 4 KM
Rose Garden – 4.5 KM
Kurinji Andavar Temple – 4 KM
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