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Coordinates: 9°18′49″N 78°49′53″E / 9.313741°N 78.831371°E / 9.313741; 78.831371
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Palai park
Entrance of Palai park, Ramnad
TypeEcological park
LocationRamanadhapuram, India
Coordinates9°18′49″N 78°49′53″E / 9.313741°N 78.831371°E / 9.313741; 78.831371
Area10 hectares
Opened2015
Owned byGovernment of Tamil Nadu

Palai Park The palai park (பாலை பூங்கா) is one among the two Genetic Heritage Gardens in Tamilnadu (Palai park, Achadiparambu, Ramanadhapuram and Kurinji Park, Yercaud salem). This park is maintained by Department of Horticulture and plantation crops.It was named after the "Palai landscape[1] one of the five landscapes mentioned in the ancient sangam literature representing dry ecological zone.This garden was developed by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency (TANHODA) and opened by then cheif minister Selvi J.Jayalalithaa.[2]

Interesting features

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Some of the interesting features in the Palai Genetic Heritage garden includes Lawns, Sand dunes, Small pond, Oasis, Nursery area, Children park, Podium, Gazebos and Food court.

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References

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  1. ^ "Horticulture | Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu | India". Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Ramanathapuram gets Genetic Heritage Garden". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 18 June 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 June 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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