Puducherry Parks & Garden

In the year 1826, C.S.Perrotet planned and laid out the beautiful botanical garden. It has got good collections of plant species from India as well as abroad. There is also an aquarium with exhibits displaying the local methods of coastal fishing. The peaceful garden is a worth visiting site. There is also a government park which is also known as Bharati Park. This charming park is filled with lush green lawns, flower beds, fountains and sculpture. People who love being alone preferred a park or a garden. They alienate themselves and go to their world of fancy and imagination.

The Botanical Garden

he Botanical Gardens (entrance South of City Bus Stand) which was opened in 1826 has a variety of rare and exotic plants and an aquarium with exhibits showing local methods of coastal fishing.

The Government Park

It is laid out with lawns, flower beds and fountains( one at the centre is of Napoleon III period), in front of the Raj Niwas, the residence of the Lieutenant Governor. The park was originally the site of the first French garrison, Fort Louis, destroyed in 1761 by the British