LALBAGH BOTANICAL GARDEN
AT
BANGALORE
Lal
Bagh Botanical Garden is considered to be one of
the most diverse botanical garden in South Asia. It is located in the southern
part of the city, about 4 km from Vidhana Soudha and M.G. Road. Lalbagh has
four approach gates.
The main gate is at the North facing towards Subbaiah
circle, the West gate is towards Basavanagudi, the South gate is towards
Jayanagar and the East gate is towards the Double Road.
The garden derived its name ‘Lal
Bagh’because of a collection of red roses that remain
blooming all through the year in this garden.
Lal Bagh is a 240 acre (971,000 sq.m. - almost 1 km²)
Garden and is located on the southern part of Bangalore. It holds a number of
flower shows, especially on the Republic Day (26th January).
The garden has over 1,000 species of flora. The Glass
House, modeled on London's Crystal Palace (now re-modeled with a different
layout), is the center of attraction.
The Lal Bagh Gardens were commissioned by the 18th
century and over the years it acquired India's first lawn-clock and the
subcontinent's largest collection of rare plants. The garden also has trees
that are over 100 years old.
It comprises the largest
collection of India’s rare tropical plants, many ancient trees, a decorated
flower clock and an imaginary lawn surrounded by Snow White and The Seven
Dwarfs.
Moreover, tourists can enjoy
the beauty of a glasshouse, which is inspired by London’s Crystal Palace, one
of Kempegowda’s watch towers, a peaceful lake and a topiary park as well.
The botanical garden is
internationally famous for its scientific study and conservation of plants. For
botany students, the place offers ample learning opportunities as rare species
of flora are preserved here.
Every year on Independence
Day and Republic day, flower shows are organized at the Lalbagh Botanical
Garden. The event is jointly organised by Department of Horticulture and Mysore
Horticulture Society, this flower show has been one of the most awaited events
in the Garden City.
The 2016 Republic Day edition of Lalbagh flower show is the 203rd flower show! A remarkable milestone. This year the flower show would use over 200 varieties of flowers and 20,000 pots for decoration. Over 500,000 visitors are expected to see this famous flower show.
Visiting Time:
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open: All days
Entrance Fee: Rs. 10.
By Air
Bangalore International
Airport is 40 km away from the heart of the city, Majestic. It costs about Rs
300 by auto rickshaw and Rs 600 by taxi. Pre paid taxi facilities are available
in Airport. Bangalore airport is well connected to almost all airports in
India. International flights to major foreign cities are also operated from
Bangalore.
By Train
Bangalore Majestic,
Bangalore Cantonment (8 km to Majestic) and Yeshwanthpur (10 km away from
Majestic) are the three main stations in Bangalore. Bangalore Majestic is
connected to all major cities in India.
By Bus
KSRTC buses connect all
cities in the state to Bangalore. Many super deluxe bus services are available
from Bangalore to Hyderabad, Cochin, Trivandrum, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa and
Mysore.
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