Palai park
| Palai park | |
|---|---|
| Palai Genetic Heritage Garden | |
 Entrance of Palai park, Ramnad | |
Interactive map of Palai park | |
| Type | Ecological park |
| Location | Ramanadhapuram, India |
| Nearest town | Kilakarai |
| Coordinates | 9°18′49″N 78°49′51″E / 9.31367000°N 78.83080000°E[1] |
| Area | 10 hectares (25 acres) |
| Opened | June 2015 |
| Owner | Government of Tamil Nadu |
Palai Park (Tamil: பாலை பூங்கா) is one among the two Genetic Heritage Gardens in Tamil Nadu (Palai Park at Achadiparambu, Ramanadhapuram and Kurinji Park at Yercaud, Salem). This park is maintained by the Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops. It was named after the Palai landscape,[2] one of the five landscapes mentioned in the ancient sangam literature representing dry ecological zone. This garden was developed by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency (TANHODA) and opened by then chief minister Selvi J. Jayalalithaa.[3]
Interesting features
Some of the interesting features in the Palai Genetic Heritage Garden include: lawns, sand dunes, a small pond, an Oasis, a nursery area, a park area for children, a podium area, gazebos and a food court.[2]
Gallery
Entrance board in palai park
The walkway in palai genetic heritage garden
The view of Oasis in palai park from the other end of pond
Various children play items in palai park
Gazebo in palai park
Children play area in palai park
Oasis in palai park evening view
Aerial view of pond at palai genetic heritage garden
View of office building at palai genetic heritage garden
Outlet for sales of nursery plants and other products produced from various activities in the department
See also
References
- ↑ "Government Horticulture Park" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- 1 2 "Horticulture". Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ↑ "Ramanathapuram gets Genetic Heritage Garden". The Hindu. 18 June 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
