Escape With Nature In Bangalores Lal Bagh Botanical Garden

Built as far back as 1760 by Mysore ruler Haider Ali

, the Lal Bagh Botanical Garden is a sprawling parkland of 240 acres in the heart of Bangalores breathtaking suburbs. Originally constructed in the style of a Mughal garden, this idyllic landscape has seen its shape and form evolve over the centuries at the hands of British and Indian horticulturists. Renowned worldwide for its botanical artwork, plant conservation and progress in the scientific study of plants, this at once formal and informal garden is a true landmark in the garden city of India, Bangalore.

Lind with paved paths, walkways, open and shaded spaces fountains, lotus pools and lawns, Lal Bagh offers guests a tranquil haven away from the bustle of the city. Bordered by a stone walled enclosure, four gates open the gardens lush landscapes to the masses. Home to an extensive collection of exotic flora sand plant varieties, today the garden displays nearly 1854 plant varieties and 673 genera of plants. Housing a plethora of native plants the garden also boasts plant species from across the globe including Eriobotrya japonica, Couroupita guianensis, Cola acuminate, Corypha umbraculifera and Castanospermum austral.

Other points of interest include the gardens breathtaking Glass House built in 1889. Inspired by the design of the Crystal Palace in England, this beautifully constructed glasshouse now serves as the preferred venue for famed biannual flower shows in the state. The Lal Bagh Rock is another must-see attraction as the 3000 million year old rock formation is believed to be one of the most ancient in the globe. The Kempe Gowda watchtowers, Pigeon House, and the Bandstand are also worth the visit while the Statue of Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar is also a frequented site within the premises. With its very own flower clock, deer park, aquarium and lake other noteworthy sites in the garden which also conducts courses in horticulture, ornamental gardening styles including Ikebana and Bonsai traditions and other fruit and vegetable processing methods to the general public.

Those in search of a luxurious Whitefield hotel in the garden city will not be disappointed with The Zuri Whitefield, Bangalore. Ideally located in an exclusive neighbourhood in the heart of the suburb, this stylish Bangalore hotel is also less than an hour away from the nearest international airport.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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