What to expect
Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
A medicinal plant farm run by the Tamil Nadu government agency TAMPCOL, growing herbs and shrubs used in Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani medicine. The Kolli Hills have long been renowned for their medicinal flora.
Practical guide
Plan Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
Typeviewpoint
Nearest baseKolli Hills
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryNominal entry fee
Nearest town/baseKolli Hills
DistrictNamakkal
Place typeviewpoint
Time neededAbout an hour.
A medicinal plant farm run by the Tamil Nadu government agency TAMPCOL, growing herbs and shrubs used in Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani medicine. The Kolli Hills have long been renowned for their medicinal flora.
Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm is planned from Kolli Hills, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Kolli Hills for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Best timeOctober to February, when the hill weather is pleasant
Entry: Nominal entry fee
Getting here
How to reach Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
On the Kolli Hills near Semmedu; about 50 km uphill from Namakkal town via the 70-hairpin ghat road. Nearest railway station Namakkal (~50 km); nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~90 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~120 km.
A short educational stop on the Kolli Hills' famed medicinal plants.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kolli Hills or nearby in Namakkal, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: Open daily, roughly 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm?
Base yourself in Kolli Hills or nearby in Namakkal, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm?
About an hour.
What else is near Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm?
Nearby you can pair Kolli Hills Botanical Garden (500 m), Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai) (1.2 km), Kolli Hills (1.7 km), Agaya Gangai Falls (1.8 km).
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- Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm:Nadinviki · CC BY-SA 4.0