The park is named after Salumarada Thimmakka, a Padma Shri awardee famous for planting and tending to over 385 banyan trees along a 4-kilometer highway stretch in Karnataka.
The location was developed as part of a local municipal initiative to preserve green cover within the expanding Manipal educational hub.
It is specifically positioned in the Badagabettu village area, reflecting the transition between Manipal's urban development and Udupi's rural outskirts.
Salumarada Thimmakka Tree Park is a public ecological space in Manipal, named in honor of the renowned environmentalist Salumarada Thimmakka. The park functions as a green lung for the Badagabettu area, integrating indigenous flora into an accessible walking environment. It is situated on undulating terrain adjacent to the TAPMI campus, providing a curated natural landscape for the local academic and residential community. The grounds feature marked walking paths, landscaped patches, and dense shrubbery designed to encourage local biodiversity. The park serves as both a recreational site and an educational tribute to regional reforestation efforts.
The entrance signage or the elevated pathways that overlook the denser tree canopy sections.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, as the paths are often gravel or uneven earth.
Carry your own water, as vending options within the immediate park boundaries are limited.
Visit during the early morning to avoid the intense tropical heat of the afternoon.
Avoid visiting during the peak heat of the afternoon or during heavy monsoon rains when paths can become muddy.
Maintain silence, dispose of waste in designated bins, and do not disturb the vegetation.
