Located about 18kms from Bhubaneshwar, State Botanical Garden spread over 173 acres, is situated near to the sprawling green Nandankanan Zoological Park. The lake which flows through the center separates State Botanical Garden from Nandankanan park. State Botanical Garden is a perfect place for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers with a rich collection of plants, medicinal trees, shrubs and herbs. The plants are well arranged in various gardens like - Rosarium, with a huge collection of 1000 varieties of roses; Medicinal Garden containing 200 species of medicinal trees, shrubs and herbs; Landscape Garden demonstrating lawn, trees and shrubs; Japanese garden in Tsukiyama-niwa style with flowing streams; Cacti house; Bonsai house and Glass house containing 60 species of indoor plants like Aglaonema, Philodendron, Calathea, Cordyline, Diffenbachia, Spathiphyllum, Peperomia etc. 

Besides this, State Botanical Garden also houses a Children Park providing playing amenities like swings, merry-go-round, sliding chute, etc. and an Artificial Zoo with the models of animals. The Garden remains open to Public all days except on Mondays from 7.00 AM to 5.00 PM.