Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore

Located in the Southern suburbs of Bangalore, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one of the prime most tourist attractions in the city. The idea was commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore in the year 1760 and implemented by his son Tipu Sultan. Started in 40 acres of land, the garden now holds over 240 acres in Mughal garden type. Lalbagh means the Red Garden, denoting the extensive red species of flowers and plants once grown here. Now, the garden boasts more than 1000 varied species of plants obtained from all over the world. Around 670 genera of plants and about 1850 plant species comprises ‘Lalbagh Horticulture’. The horticulture has a wide array of stalls selling horticulture products ranging from seeds, plants, flowers, gardening equipment, natural fruit juices, sweets, savouries, making the garden a perfect place to hang out.

‘Glass House’ is the most attractive part of the garden for its architectural style similar to that of Crystal Palace in London. It was built in 1889 to mark the grandson of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert Victor’s visit to India and renovated in 2004. ‘Flower Clock’ was set up in 1983 by HMT watch factory. Functions on the mechanism of electronic quartz, it has a dial which has a diameter of 7 meters. It also has a natural lake on its Southern end. Around the lake, there is a path that is lined with trees for morning and evening walks. The lake serves as a home to many migratory and aquatic birds ideal for breeding and nesting. Kempegowda tower is one of the four famous towers built by king Kempegowda of Bangalore in the 16th century. It was built to serve as a territorial mark and a watch tower. The garden is a haven for all nature lovers within the city.