Lalbagh Botanical Garden,Lalbagh is a huge heritage garden in the heart of Bengaluru, known for its glasshouse, lotus pools, tree-lined avenues and rare plant collections. Walkers, families and tourists come for morning walks, flower shows and picnics, while photographers love the rock hill with its city view. The annual flower shows during Independence Day and Republic Day turn the glasshouse into a carpet of colourful displays, making Lalbagh one of the most recognisable green lungs of the city.
About this place
History & highlights
Lalbagh was started in the 18th century by Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore, as a royal garden inspired by Mughal and Persian styles. His son Tipu Sultan expanded it, bringing in plants from different parts of the world. Under British rule, it became a formal botanical garden, with scientific plant collections and landscaping. Over time, it shifted from royal orchard to colonial botanical institute to public city park. Today, it represents more than two centuries of garden history, blending Mysore royalty, British horticulture and modern Bengaluru’s urban life.
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