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Explore the Garden

A guided tour with the naturalist, will introduce the tapestry of native plants in 17th century Malabar's food ~ medicine culture that paved way to Trade, Knowledge and Healing

Stay in Nature

The Botanical Garden Resort offers a refined blend of natural beauty and timeless elegance, brought to life in thoughtfully designed accommodations with modern sophistication.

Learn and Research

Be the part of Hortus Malabaricus Botanical garden and Research Institute team, in conserving and evaluating the ethnobotanical values penned by Itty Achuthan vaidyar.

gather & Celebrate

The space of 27 acres give a idyllic setting by offering diversity in spaces, be it a family event or corporate workation.

Things To Do

Butterfly Walk

Wander through blooming trails where butterflies dance among native flora.

A scientifically designed 20 terraced garden supporting butterfly life cycles through native host plants. It emphasizes the ecological significance of butterflies, their behaviours, and conservation strategies, offering an immersive experience with a multi terraced viewing deck.

Scared Plants Trail

Explore a guided trail featuring plants once revered in rituals, healing, and tradition.

The Sacred Pathway begins where Pepper Garden tour end; the core of the theme is sacred plants worshiped, in India during its five phases of cultural evolution.

Photoshoot Zones

Capture stunning moments in nature-inspired settings surrounded by greenery, blooms, and heritage charm.

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Vegetable Harvesting

Experience the joy of harvesting fresh, seasonal vegetables straight from the garden—hands-on, fun, and family-friendly.

A collection of over 35 organically grown vegetables, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and the importance of chemical-free cultivation. Join our chef in experiencing the uniqueness of Valluvanada’s recipe, highlighted by use of steamed leafy vegetable.

Birding Trails

Join our naturalist in birding trails, along the van Rheede and Itty achuthan avenues and associated pathways of garden to spot the diversity in birdlife across the seasons.

Garden Map

Step into the vibrant botanical world of 17th-century Malabar. The Garden Map of Malabar is an interactive experience that traces the native habitats of over 700 plant species featured in Hortus Malabaricus, one of the world’s earliest and most comprehensive botanical works. Explore coastal regions, forest trails, and riverbanks—each marked with plants once studied by local healers and recorded by Dutch naturalists.

The Garden Story

The Book

Roots of Wisdam: Hendrik van Rheede, born in 1636 in Utrecht, Holland, began his career as an officer in the Dutch East India Company (VOC), where he played a key role in military campaigns on the Malabar Coast and in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) against the Portuguese.

His administrative acumen and diplomatic skills earned him the position of Governor of Malabar. Van Rheede’s tenure as Governor immersed him in the cultural and natural wealth of the region.

Present Garden

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.

What They Say

Nature’s
Handwriting in Green

Ink fades. But the roots remain

Itty Achudan

These plants were known long before they were mapped—by hands that healed and hearts that remembered

Itty Achudan