Bryant Park




The park was planned and built in 1908 by a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant, and named after him. With 325 species of trees, shrubs and cacti, the park is a rainbow of stunning flowers during the peak season. A large section is dedicated to nearly 740 varieties of roses. There is an 1857 Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree which adds a religious significance to the park.


Park Situated on the eastern side of Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park is a botanical park and a blessing on the hill station for those interested in botany. The park is known for many kinds of flowers, hybrids and grafts. Cut flowers from the park are also used for exporting because of their good quality and wide range of variety. The park also has a glass house with many fine varieties of flowers which adds on to the overall charm of the place.


In the month of May, a flower show also conducted in the park which is a part of the summer festival attracting many tourists and not just for those interested in botany. The show is organised by the department of Horticulture and showcases many kinds of vegetables and flowers which are brought from neighbouring villages and compete for various prizes.



The Bryant Park also serves as a practical centre for education on Ornamental Horticulture and as a demonstration centre. Here the students of Horticulture are taught different methods of training, pruning, budding, grafting, potting seed collection and many others. Along with all this, the Park is also a perfect place to just go and relax amidst the refreshing greenery.

Entry Fees:
Adults – 30.00 INR
Children (Below 10 years old) – 15.00 INR
Camera – 50.00 INR
Video Camera – 100.00 INR
Cine Film (Per Day) – 25000.00 INR
T.V Serial / Documentry – 10000.00 INR

Timing: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

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