Showing posts with label Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Park. Show all posts

Monday, April 20, 2009

Amusement park in Pondicherry


Sampoorna Amusement park is the first water theme park in Pondicherry. Though it is situated a few kilometers away from the town, people do not seem to mind traveling the distance to enjoy the cool dip. Sampoorna has a swimming pool, roller coaster, fountain and also offers some water sports. They charge Rs. 250 per head to enjoy these events

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden in Pondicherry was created in the year 1826. In 1829 it has more than 800 species cultivated under the head of Mr. Jacquemont, An eminent Botanist named Perrottet enriched this garden with rare plants brought from various places. It has a plant-house built in the South-West, and a circular pond at the centre. Now, this garden also has an aquarium for the visitors and runs a school called Jawahar Bhavan to school students to enrich them in fields of cultural, sports, art and music. Flower show conducted every year that attracts large visitors.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Government Park

Also known as Bharathi park, name after the renowned Tamil poet is situated opposite to state legislature assembly and the Raj Nivas. It has beautiful plants and trees. The green atmosphere covering the heat of the sun is a resting place for many. It is a place to respire the cool breeze and a place of inspiration to many.