The Arogya Van, or herbal garden, is a huge park in Kevadia town in Gujarat state. It is a very popular place to visit among the locals. It is one of the best places to visit in Kevadia.

The garden is spread over 17 acres and has more than 5 lakh ancient medical plants of 380 different species. The garden aims to provide knowledge and create awareness among the people. They provide knowledge about the importance of plants in the Wellness of human beings.

The Arogya garden also spreads knowledge about Ayurveda meditation, as they are also an important part of human well-being. The herbal garden has five different sections, which are the garden of colours, the yoga Garden, the Aroma Garden, the beauty Garden, and the Alba Garden. The Arogya Garden is a must-visit place during the Kevadia tour package.

Highlights of the Arogya Van:

•    The main highlight of the Arogya Garden is the Aushadh Manav. It is a huge layout of a human body in a resting poster in a three-dimensional layout. Each of the human organs is represented by a medical plant along with the medical benefit for that particular organ. The aim is to make the visitors understand the use of plants and their treatment for that particular organ.

•    The Arogya Van’s entry gate has 12 posters of Surya Namaskar in human size. It shows the importance of yoga and its benefits in the daily life of humans.

•    Another highlight of the Van is the Digital information centre. It provides knowledge to the visitors to make them understand the Heritage. Additionally, it also tells about the importance of the medical plants in our daily life. 

•    The garden has a section of indoor plants with the aim of spreading awareness about the importance of interior landscape. It plays an important role in providing a pleasant and Calm environment for human beings to relax.

The best time to visit

The best time to visit Arogya Van is during winter, from September to February. However, the summers are very hot, and it is hearty to visit the place.

Additionally, the best time to go to one is in the morning before sunrise or in the evening after sunset. The place offers beautiful views of sunrise and sunset for the visitors.