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Ooty
has always
been known
for its flora.
Apart from
the famous
botanical
Gardens which
has become
synonymous
with Ooty,
The Rose Garden
is also a
must see sight
in Ooty. It’s
a divine site
as you see
stretches
and stretches
of vibrant
colors of
roses.
The
Rose Garden
of Ooty or
the Centenary
Rose Garden
is spread
across six
acres of land
in the slopes
of Elk hills,
located in
the Vijayanagaram
farms; Needless
to say, it
is the largest
rose garden
in the country.
There are
large varieties
of roses including
some
rare species
as well. There
are about
17000 varieties
of rose plants.
The important
feature of
the Rose Garden
is that, it
has been recognized
by the world
federation
of rose societies.
Another distinction
is that it
is the first
Rose Garden
in India that
has been recognized
as the “Garden
of Excellence”.
Truly a must
see place
in Ooty.
The
Rose Garden
of Ooty is
maintained
by the Department
of horticulture
of the Government
of Tamilnadu.
It is in the
form of five
terraces where
these beautiful
rose plants
are grown.
There is a
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