Semmozhi Poonga is a 20-acre botanical garden on Cathedral Road in Teynampet, Chennai, opposite the American Consulate. Its mix of plant collections, garden areas and walking paths makes it a green-space stop to combine with other central Chennai sights.
- Location: Cathedral Road, opposite the American Consulate, Teynampet.
- Adult entry is ₹15 and child entry is ₹10, according to Tamil Nadu Tourism.
- The garden has lawns, flowerbeds, medicinal gardens, rock gardens and a man-made pond.
- From a three-star hotel in Chennai, it is about 19 minutes by car or 50 minutes on foot.
What to Expect at Semmozhi Poonga
Semmozhi Poonga is a botanical garden with paths through varied plantings and garden features. Tamil Nadu Tourism describes it as a 20-acre garden with indigenous and other plant species, lawns, flowerbeds, medicinal gardens, rock gardens, tree collections and a man-made pond.
The garden opened in 2010. Its location on Cathedral Road, opposite the American Consulate in Teynampet, puts it within reach of other central Chennai attractions.
Garden Areas and Paths to Look For
Walking paths connect the garden’s different plant collections and landscaped areas. You can take in the lawns and flowerbeds alongside the medicinal and rock gardens, then look for the tree collections and man-made pond as you make your way around.
Nearby attractions include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha Gurudwara and Valluvar Kottam Monument. A one-day plan for central Chennai can help put garden time alongside other stops.
Hours, Tickets and Visitor Rules
Published visiting schedules conflict. One gives hours of 6–10 AM and 4–7:30 PM from Monday to Friday and on Sunday, without listing Saturday hours or saying whether the garden closes on Tuesday. Another gives hours of 10:30 AM–7:30 PM on days other than Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu Tourism gives entry prices of ₹15 for adults and ₹10 for children. Since the published hours differ, check the official site before you go.
Getting There and Checking Parking
The garden’s address is Cathedral Road, opposite the American Consulate, Ellaiamman Colony, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600086. From Abu Palace’, the drive takes about 19 minutes; the walk takes about 50 minutes.
Reported parking charges are ₹40 for a car, ₹15 for a two-wheeler and ₹75 for a big vehicle; these rates are not confirmed by the garden. If you plan to use public transport elsewhere in your day, the guide to Chennai Metro and nearby stations covers station options.
When to Add the Park to a Chennai Itinerary
Semmozhi Poonga can fit into a central Chennai day alongside the nearby attractions named by Tamil Nadu Tourism. Check the garden’s hours first, especially if your visit falls on a Saturday or Tuesday, when its published schedule leaves questions unanswered.
Before you go: Confirm opening hours and current visitor details on the Semmozhi Poonga official site.
FAQs
Where is Semmozhi Poonga?
It is on Cathedral Road in Teynampet, Chennai, opposite the American Consulate.
What are the Semmozhi Poonga ticket prices?
Adult entry is ₹15 and child entry is ₹10.
Is parking available at Semmozhi Poonga?
Reported charges are listed for cars, two-wheelers and big vehicles, but the garden does not confirm those rates.
What can you see in the garden?
Its features include lawns, flowerbeds, medicinal and rock gardens, tree collections, a man-made pond and walking paths.