A living repository of medical plants and beyond, rooted in the historic legacy of Van Rheede’s Hortus Malabaricus, where science and discovery take center stage
Reserving the rich biodiversity of medicinal and endemic plants through
Located in Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District, Kerala, this 27-acre garden draws inspiration from the 17th-century Hortus Malabaricus, the monumental botanical work by Dutch commander Hendrik van Rheede.
Dedicated to the conservation and study of Kerala’s native medicinal plants and the endemic flora of the Western Ghats, the garden features over 1,200 species, including 742 documented in van Rheede’s treatise.
With 7 acres of wilderness on the fringe area of forest range, Rheedianum has a year-round greenery. The area offers the best experience for birding.
The oldest section in the garden has a slice of western ghats flora and a dependent diversity of fauna.
Delve into India’s medieval cult that worshipped feminine divinities as symbols of fertility and power.
This vegetable garden sector emphasises showcasing both the nutritional value and medicinal potential of commonly cultivated vegetables
Plan your journey to Hortus Malabaricus with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates.
The garden is accessible via two major airports: Kochi International Airport approx 80km and Calicut International Airport approx 100km.
Located between Trichur and Shoranur, the garden is well connected by road.
Shoranur Railway Station, a major junction, is located just 5 km away.
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