Lalbagh Botanical Garden Early Morning Walk + Breakfast at MTR
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens present an oasis of fresh air in the midst of chaotic traffic of Bangalore. It is a 240-acre garden which serves as a major lung space, promptly contributing to the pseudonym that Bangalore has earned - The Garden City of India. Lalbagh hosts more than 2100 species of tropical & sub-tropical plants. Other highlights of Lalbagh are - A 3000-million year old rock; A 16-century Watch Tower built by Kempegowda II; A 300-year old White Silk Cotton tree; A 20-million year fossil; A 270-year old Mango tree planted by Hyder Ali in 1760; A 19th century iconic Glass House built by the British; A 150-year old tallest tree of the Garden (and of Bangalore too!); A 19th century British Musical Band stand; and so on. Apart from these, there is a beautiful lake, a lotus pond, a topiary, coffee plants, amazing wood sculptures, flowering trees, etc. The tour ends with a sumptuous breakfast at Mavalli Tiffin Room, a renowned eatery of Bangalore. Come let's go for a Walk!
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What's included in Lalbagh Botanical Garden Early Morning Walk + Breakfast at MTR
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The Govt. Approved Guide will meet and greet you at the entrance of the West Gate in front of the Ticket Counter. Lalbagh has four gates - East, West, North and South. The West Gate is on the R V Road and near to the Lalbagh Metro station.
Lalbagh, literally meaning 'Red Garden', was laid down by Hyder Ali in 1760 and further expanded to 240 acres by succeeding British and Indian horticulturists. This Garden is host to more than 2000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants and trees. The Lake itself is an artificial lake giving the morning walkers a beautiful path around it to walk.
As we move from the lake we pass by many types of trees - the Copper pod, Jacaranda, Royal palm, Rain trees, Tulip trees, bamboo, gooseberry tree, coffee plants, etc. Undoubtedly the tree that is the star attraction of Lalbagh is the Ceiba Pentendra, or the White Silk-Cotton Tree, which is about 300 years old and the biggest of 'em all. From here we move towards Glass house passing by a Topiary, Frangipanis, a 20-million year old fossil of a tree, band stand, etc before arriving at the Glass House. This structure was built during the closing years of the 19th century by the British on a style similar to the Crystal Palace in London. Every year, two extraordinary Flower Shows are organized here coinciding with the Indian Independence Day and the Republic Day.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tips/gratuity to guide
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Foreign languages Guiding in French, Italian, or German is subject to availability
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the ticket counter
End Points
- After breakfast, we will say goodbye here...
