Kallar Horticultural Farm

Most of the people who drive to Ooty from coimbatore metupalayam route.... never try to notice this little place which is at the footsteps of the hills.

When you drive near that old steel bridge which heads to the first hair pin bend for climbing upto ooty.. you will notice the sign board for kallar.... Yes Kallar is the name of the little river... which flows out silently ..... and you can also see a road on the left side of the road... which takes to a government horticultural farm... it is called Kallar horticultural farm... not a very famous tourist spot.. but we chose it because it is less crowded and nice getaway from daily chores...

the place looks serene... and densely crowded with huge trees... there is a big banyan tree which will be near the entrance... welcoming you... to go and explore the scenic beauty of the farm...
Entry ticket is just Rs 5 and timings are between 10 AM to 4 PM... Make sure to reach between those times.

You can see lot of monkeys playing out there(like the one above :P) .. and be careful not to carry any eatables in hand... But definitely its an altogether different place to go for a nature walk.. and spend time with trees and plants.. you can also hear a little stream of water flowing all the way...

Has got varieities of plants and flowers... they also sell fruits, plants and other related stuff...

www.indiainfoweb.com Says:

Kallar Horticulture Farm is part of the State Horticultural Farm under the Department Of Horticulture. A place of natural beauty with Kallar waterfalls complementing, it attracts thousands of tourists from in and around coimbatore.

Irrespective of the place being run by the Horticulture department for the conservation of Vegetation, the place is open to tourist with minimal charges. Facilities are provided to sit and enjoy the serene panoramic view.