Semmozhi Poonga (Classical Language Park)
Semmozhi Poonga is a Beautiful Botanical located in the heart of Chennai which is set up by the Horticulture Department of Tamil Nadu. It is a great calm place for anyone from kids to elders to have a day’s picnic.
Semmozhi Poonga – Botanical of Chennai
Semmozhi Poonga – Botanical of Chennai
Semmozhi Poonga
Address: No 31, Cathedral Road, Chennai – 600086. (previously Woodlands Drive-in)
Land Mark: Near Gemini Anna Flyover Junction, Opposite to American Consulate, Near Stella Mary’s College
Semmozhi Poonga Bus Stop (Gopalapuram): Bus Numbers – 27D, 29C, 29K, 29M
Nearest Bus Stop (15 Minutes walk from the park): DMS Bus Stop on GST Road, Church Park Bus Stop, Palmgrove Bus Stop, Gemini Bust Stop Numgambakkam High Road.
Nearest Railway Station: Kodambakkam Railway Station
Maintained : Department of Horticulture, Tamil Nadu, India
Holiday: Tuesday
Timings: 10.00 A.M to 7.30 P.M
Busiest Day: Sunday
Contact Phone Number: No phone numbers to contact as of today(28-July-2014)
Official Website: No
Brochure / Pamphlets / Park Photos for Sale: None
Plants for Sale: No
Entrance Ticket Closing Time: 7.00 P.M
Entry Fee:
Adults: 15 Rupees
Children: 10 Rupees
Car Parking: 40 Rupees
Concession for School Kids: No
Parking Fee:
Two Wheeler Parking: 15 Rupees
Big Vehicles: 75 Rupees
Autos: Not allowed
Kids Play Area: Yes
Monthly Subscription:
Jogging/Walking: 150 Rupees per Month.
Time Allowed: 6 A.M to 8 A.M
Photography & Video Fee:
Camera: 25 Rupees
Handy Cam / Video Camera: 50 Rupees
Professional Photography: 2000 Rupees
TV Serial & Short Film: 10,000 Rupees
Film Shooting: 20,000 Rupees
Functions & Celebrations:
Auditorium Fee for one day, 10,000 Rupees
Facilities:
Rest Rooms: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes ( Cool Drinks, Fresh Fruit Juices, Chips Samosa, Channa, Beverages)
Ice-cream Parlor: Yes, Aavin
Outside Food: Yes, Allowed Inside the park
I’ll include a separate post on the plants and flowers present in the park later…
