The park contains a 3,000-million-year-old rock formation known as the Lalbagh Rock, a geological landmark of global significance.
The iconic glasshouse was imported in sections from Glasgow, Scotland, and completed in 1889 to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales.
The garden was originally laid out as a private retreat for Hyder Ali before being expanded significantly by British botanists.
It hosts an annual bi-annual flower show that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors during India's Independence Day and Republic Day weeks.
The collection includes the Ficus elastica, a tree planted in the 1800s that remains one of the largest in the city.
It serves as a primary site for the 'Lalbagh Botanical Garden' research center, maintaining historical records of imported exotic species.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a 240-acre landscape garden commissioned by Hyder Ali in 1760 and completed by his son Tipu Sultan. Its centerpiece is a cast-iron glasshouse modeled after London's Crystal Palace, installed in 1889. The garden houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, featuring over 1,800 species of flora. The site is anchored by a massive 3,000-million-year-old Peninsular Gneiss rock formation, one of the oldest in the world. Significant botanical features include a centuries-old Kapok tree and an extensive collection of bonsai. The park functions as a key research site for the Department of Horticulture under the Government of Karnataka. Bi-annual flower shows are held within the glasshouse grounds, attracting international horticultural interest. The grounds also contain an expansive lake on the northern boundary and a diverse array of avian species.
The interior and front facade of the glasshouse during the early morning light.
Use the North or West gates for easier access to the glasshouse and the rock formation.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the perimeter covers over 240 acres of varied terrain.
Carry water and sunscreen as the central glasshouse area offers limited shade.
Visiting during the peak hours of national holidays if you prefer a quiet experience, as the flower shows draw immense crowds.
Open daily throughout the year; occasionally restricted during high-security national events.
Plastic is strictly prohibited; dispose of waste only in designated bins; do not climb the heritage trees or rocks.
