Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens

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Lal Bagh Gardens are the result of the ideation of Haider Ali and execution of Tipu Sultan. Haider Ali wanted to build a massive garden with a generous number of floral species inside it. He started the construction process in th 18 th century, however due to his sudden demise the project was further extended by his son Tipu Sultan. The garden is situated at a short distance of approximately 4 km from the M.G. Road in Bangalore and vaunts a myriad collection of almost 1000 different species of plants from all over the world, that makes it the largest floral sanctuary in India. The gardens spread over an area of 2400 acres and begirds one of the towers erected by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore in the 16th century AD. Lal Bagh Gardens have many remarkable features to boast of like the first lawn clock of the country and the Lal Bagh Rock, the 3000 million years old rock. The gardens also houses flowerbeds, lush lawns, fountains and lotus pools. Flower exhibitions are held every year in the botanical gardens, as a part of the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations. The garden is open for public view every day from 6 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 7 pm and is an apt place for jogging. Lal Bagh gardens, undoubtedly, are the most exotic and mesmerizing tourist attraction in Bangalore and a visit to them is simply indispensible.