“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”
- Anatole France
Lal Bagh Botanical Garden (or simply Lalbagh) is a well known botanical garden in Bangalore.
OVERVIEW:
Lalbagh is currently under the aegis of the Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka. The Directorate is housed amidst the splendid environs of the botanical garden. Today it has been an internationally renowned centre for scientific study of plants and botanical artwork and also conservation of plants. Formal and informal styles dominate the garden in perfect harmony, which is a testimony to the beauty of nature. The garden extends lush green paradise with an area of 240 acres in the heart of the city. Nearly 673 genera and 1,854 species of plants are found in Lalbagh. The collection of the plants has made it a veritable treasure house of plants.
HISTORY OF LALBAGH:
The Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore is of royal origin and was started initially as a private garden in an area of 40 acres by Hyder Ali, one of the most famous rulers of old Mysore in 1760. Later his son, Tipu Sultan, completed it.
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The garden has over 1,000 species of flora. The Glass House, modeled on London's Crystal Palace was built by James Cameron. Hyder Ali laid out these famous botanical gardens and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries.Hyder Ali deployed people from Thigala Community who were extremely good in gardening. 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.
PLACES TO SEE AT LALBAGH:
Some important things to see in Lalbagh are:
- Aquarium building
- Aviary
- Bandstand
- Deer Paddock
- Kempegowda Tower
- Lalbagh House
- Lalbagh lake
- Lalbagh West Gate Guard Room
- Lecture Hall
- Pigeon House
- Statue of Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar
- The Directorate Building
- The Glass House
- The Museum
LALBAGH FLOWER SHOW:
Biannual flower shows are organized every year in January and August on the occasion of the Republic day and Independence day celebrations respectively. The flower show at Glass House, Lalbagh with a range of local and international floricultural presentations.
TIMINGS:
Lalbagh remains open daily from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. throughout the year.
ENTRANCE:
Lalbagh is well protected with stone walls as enclosures and it 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. Vehicles are allowed only through the East gate towards the Double Road. There is ample parking space on entering through this gate. Vehicular movement inside the garden is restricted.
ENTRY FEE:
- Adults: Rs.30 on weekdays, Rs.40 on holidays
- Children (6-12 years): Rs.10
- Parking: Rs.150 on weekdays, Rs.200 on holidays
- Video Camera: Rs.50
- Still Camera: Rs. 20
HOW TO GET THERE?
- Lal Bagh is well connected by BMTC buses from majestic/shivajinagar. All buses towards jayanagar/banashankari areas pass through either one of the 4 gates of lalbagh.
- Parking is available at the beginning of Double Road and also near the exit. Due to security reasons all vehicles and visitors are screened. Visitors are requested not to carry eatable and handbags to the park.
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