www.hmbgri.orghortus malabaricus botanical garden and research instituteAn institute under SciGenom Research Foundation
HMBGRI Visit
A living center for conserving Western Ghats flora through research, education, and public engagement.
Visit Overview
Visiting HMBGRI
HMBGRI is located at Cheruthuruthi in Thrissur district of Kerala, close to the renowned Kerala Kalamandalam. The serene 27-acre campus lies alongside the lush Akamala Reserve Forest, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting.
HMBGRI is well connected by rail and road. The institute is located about 32 km north of Thrissur town along the Cheruthuruthi–Nedumpura Road. The nearest railway station is Shornur (SRR, approximately 5 km from HMBGRI. The nearby airports are Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery (COK, about 82 km from HMBGRI, and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) in Tamil Nadu, about 120 km away.
Our working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST, Monday to Saturday.
Those wishing to visit HMBGRI for academic purposes are are requested to communicate well in advance by writing to sic@hmbgri.org or by contacting +91 99954 50624.
Entry Fee
Indian Citizens ₹ 500 per individual Foreign Nationals ₹ 2000per individual Students ₹ 250 per individual (For a minimum group strength of 10 pax.)