Lalbagh Botanical Garden

One of the most popular places in the city of Bengaluru and a leading centre across India for research and studies in the field of Botany, the Red Garden is ploughed within the Jayanagar area of Bengaluru. Established under the eminent Sultan of the 18th century Mysore, Hyder Ali, the rich garden of regal inception was initiated with just 16 Hectares of land which has stretched over a whopping 97+ Hectares today.

The huge area of land is beautifully cultivated and the rich flora covering the garden makes it a very aesthetically appealing site to visit. With that beautiful a scenery full of flower beds and so many of plant species lined up all across the area, it is a location that no nature lover can miss if visiting Silicon Valley. This comprises an excellent display and stands as a crucial part of your Bangalore Tour Packages.

Being so close to nature and its unmatched beauty, Lalbagh has a variety of things to offer to everyone irrespective of their ages, so don't you worry before planning a day out with family there. Apart from the breathtaking floral decorations pleasing the eye, the pre-historic Rock dating back to millions of years attracts a lot of people from around the world even if they don't have an archaeological background.

The diverse range of scheduled courses available for the general public by the Karnataka Horticulture Directorate makes it not only popular among tourists but also very beneficial for farmers and gardening enthusiasts. You can always time your trip keeping in mind the scheduled dates of the general courses, a recreational gardening demonstration or a short term course in Cultivation would any day be an added benefit, won’t it?

The Garden qualifies as one of the list toppers when we talk of places to visit in Bangalore for a day out for features more than one. With over 1,800 varieties of floral species beautifying the place, the garden hosts a world-famous Flower Exhibition twice every year which is one of the biggest attractions of Lalbagh. Not just this, the place is known for its majestic and ever-shining House of Glass (1889) the framework of which was based it on the model of the iconic Crystal Palace in England. Lalbagh’s popularity increased by several folds since then and continues to grow till date attracting several thousands of people every month making it a very promising and must visit places near Bangalore