A Day at Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru

Lalbagh is Bengaluru’s sprawling 240 acres of garden. It is globally renowned for botanical artwork and Afghani, French, and Persian origin plan conservation. Expansive lakes, mini waterfalls, rare birds, and rich foliage are the other features here.

The city has endless tourist choices yet this ‘urban green space stands out for its surrealistic ambience. It is the first of its kind which was established by Hyder Ali as a private garden. This was finally finished by his son Tipu Sultan keeping in mind the Sira garden in Karnataka’s Tunkur district.

Look for Mumbai to Bengaluru flights designed with luxury and comfort in mind. The best one will ensure a convenient travel experience. Read about the many activities while at it and the things you should never miss out on at this picturesque garden!

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How to Reach?

Lalbagh is a spectacle to behold and is recognised as one of the top green landmarks besides Cubbon Park. So, it is well-connected with bus and cab services. You may also take the green metro line to reach Lalbagh within the least time possible. While booking air tickets from Mumbai to Bengaluru, check the fastest and traffic-free route to reach early morning at around 8:00 am.

What to See at Lalbagh?

The garden got its name from the red roses that stayed in bloom all year. A famous glasshouse holds an annual flower show here. Each here a new theme is chosen and the floral arrangements are made accordingly. No wonder it was called the Rose and Cypress Garden till 1856. There are plenty of ornamental plants, rare birds like the Pond Heron, Common Egret, Purple Moor Hen, and flower figurines. You may see the following:

Plants like Amherstia Nobilis, Dillenia Indica, and Bombax Ceiba.
Unique flowers like Begonia and Fuchsia were imported from Kabul, Turkey, and Mauritius at one point.
A medley of lotus pools, fountains, lawns, and flowerbeds.
The giant historical Glass House here is modelled after London’s Crystal Palace. It has regal architecture and lights up with a golden magical glow at night.
A massive lake with walking trails, ornamental sub-tropical plants, and a bridge.
A watchtower on a 3000 million years old rocky outcrop.
Sophisticated watering system irrigating 1,000+ species of flora.

A separate Bonsai Garden is another prime attraction of this property. There is an interesting collection of more than 50 plants. Their ages vary from 15 years and above and include Ficus Benjamina, Araucaria Cookii, Ficus Aastica, Psidium Guajava, and Casurina Equisetifolia.

Tips to Visit Lalbagh Garden

This is a huge space and requires plenty of patience to cover. Rest and energise yourself after deboarding your Mumbai to Bengaluru fight before heading out. Try to buy the tickets for the flower show online to avoid queues. Do not carry any plastic bottles. There are 4 different entry gates all of which are open to visitors. The North one offers quick access to the Glass House while the South one is to reach the Lalbagh Road. Entry is free between 6:00 to 9:00 am and 6:00 to 7:00 pm. A nominal fee is levied at other times.

This is one of the top horticulture spots in the country. If you are a student in this field, a nature lover, or simply wish to spend some time in peace, Lalbagh is worth a visit. You will carry back countless happy memories back in your flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai.