The park is officially managed by the Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) of the Odisha government.
It features a specialized arboretum containing a vast collection of rare and endangered tree species.
The cactus house is one of the largest of its kind in Eastern India.
It hosts an annual flower show that attracts horticultural enthusiasts from across the state.
The garden layout incorporates an extensive water management system to support its diverse vegetation.
It serves as a primary gene bank for several plant varieties indigenous to the Eastern Ghats.
Ekamra Kanan is a 512-acre botanical garden and regional plant resource center located in the heart of Bhubaneswar. It houses one of the largest rose gardens in Odisha, featuring numerous exotic varieties of roses. The park serves as a central hub for botanical research and germplasm conservation of various plant species. Visitors can explore a large man-made lake used for boating activities. The grounds contain a sprawling cactus house and a dedicated orchidarium. Large sections of the park are maintained as landscaped lawns, providing a significant green lung for the city. It functions as a multipurpose space for leisure, education, and ecological study.
The central rose garden during peak blooming season or the picturesque vantage point overlooking the main boating lake.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the grounds are expansive and require significant travel on foot.
Carry a bottle of water, as the distance between the main entrance and the interior gardens can be long.
Check the local botanical event calendar if visiting during the winter months, as flower exhibitions often cause localized congestion.
Attempting to visit during the height of the summer afternoon, as there is limited shade in the open sections of the park.
Closed on Mondays for maintenance.
Avoid plucking flowers or damaging plant specimens; remain on designated walking paths to protect botanical research areas.
