Lal Bagh

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Karnataka

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Fundamentally, a botanical garden situated in Mavalli, Bengaluru; Lal Bagh is a centre of the scientific study of plants. Due to this highlighting factor, it is quite famous not just within the national boundaries but also overseas. It is also home to numerous species of birds and other forms of wildlife.

It is quite an old place which was initially planned and laid out during Hyder Ali’s rule. And later on, the place was even adorned with some of the most unique species of plants by none other than Tipu Sultan himself. Moving ahead in history, it became the responsibility of many British Superintendents to take care of this place before the independence of India. Lal Bagh also serves as a place for various social functions.

Lal Bagh is no less than a delight for people who like to click photographs. It also consists of a popular glasshouse where an annual flower show is held. It is said that Tipu Sultan himself brought in imported trees and plants from various countries and planted them here, thus Lal Bagh came out to be a place full of world’s largest collection of rare plants. One can also discover a plethora of birds such as Myna, Parakeets, Brahminy Kite, Pond Heron and many other species around this place.

The garden remains open from 8 am-6 pm for all the days of the week. The entrance fee is Rs. 10 for all. Otherwise, the months from October to April is quite a good time to travel to Bangalore, Karnataka. This is a time when the overall weather conditions are quite pleasant and good for sightseeing activities.

History of Lal Bagh

This garden was commissioned by Haider Ali in 1760 and during the 19th century, due to its immense beauty, this garden was also known as the Rose garden. It is said that Haider Ali was a great admirer of the Mughal gardens and had always wanted to set up one in his own city as well.

And over the years, there have been many species of plants and animals which were then added to Lalbagh. It is said that most of them were added by Tipu Sultan himself. In 1874, this place encompassed an area of around 45 acres with some really major additions that were done in 1889 (of about 30 acres) and then in 1891 (of about 94 acres).

Major Attractions in and Around Lal Bagh

1. The Glass House

The major highlight point of the glasshouse is that it has been built in a diamond shape. This place also sees the annual flower show which is simply a delightful spectacle to witness.

2. Statue of Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar

He was the twenty-third Maharaja of Mysore who actively ruled between 1868 and 1894. It was in his honour, that this amazing statue was built. For foreign tourists, this would be a great opportunity to experience.

3. Cubbon Park

Especially for nature enthusiasts, this destination is quite an amazing option to explore. Overall, it is an ideal spot for people who would like to spend some real quality time in nature.

4. The HAL Aerospace Museum

It was established in the year 2001 by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The purpose of building this museum was to highlight the major changes which have happened in the aviation industry over all these years.

5. Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

If you are the kind of person who likes to explore the scientific and astronomical discoveries then visiting Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium would be a great opportunity for you to discover.

How to Reach Lal Bagh

An internationally renowned centre known for its impeccable botanical artwork, this place is used for scientific study and conservation of plants. It is believed that this park has more than 1,500 varieties of plants. This park is located at a distance of 2,167, 985, 1,889, 346 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai respectively. Here is how you can reach Lal Bagh Bengaluru from different routes.

By Air

The best option to reach here by air is the Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). This airport is spread over an area of 4,000 acres and is considered as the third busiest airport in terms of overall passenger traffic in India. All over Asia, this airport is known to be the 29th busiest airport. It has two runways used for handling domestic as well as international operations.

Many airlines like Vistara, Air India, AirAsia, Go Air operate to and fro this airport connecting various Indian cities.

Panaji - Board AirAsia, IndiGo, Spicejet, Air India from Goa’s Dabolim airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.3,500
Coimbatore - Board AirAsia, IndiGo, Spicejet, Air India from Coimbatore International Airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.3,000
Pune - Board IndiGo, Spicejet, AirAsia, Vistara from Pune International Airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.3,500
Mumbai - Board AirAsia, Spicejet, Go Air, IndiGo from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.3,500

After you deboard at the airport you can easily hire a cab to travel 35-40 km to Lal Bagh.

By Train

Bengaluru City Railway Station and Bengaluru Cant are your best options to reach here by train. Both of them are situated within 10 km from Lal Bagh. Thus, tourists deboarding at these stations can travel here without much hassle.

Here is the route you can take from various Indian cities to reach here.

Delhi - Board Karnataka Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin Station and deboard at the Bengaluru Cant
Mysuru - Board Bangalore Express from Mysore Junction and deboard at the KSR Bengaluru
Kannur - Board Bangalore Express from Kannur Junction and deboard at the KSR Bengaluru
Tirupati - Board Seshadri Express from Tirupati and deboard at Bengaluru Cant
Madurai - Board Bangalore Express from Madurai Junction and deboard at the Bengaluru Cant

After you deboard at the railway station, you will need to further travel the remaining distance via cab.

By Road

You can also consider travelling to Lal Bagh by well-maintained road networks. Here is the route you can take to reach here for travelling here. You can also travel via interstate buses to reach here.