The rapidly developing city of Bangalore is Asia’s newest Silicon Valley. The fifth largest city in India is also its fashion capital and is an absolute beehive of activity. Travellers arriving in Bangalore have a myriad of sites to keep themselves busy during their stay here. Some of the more popular Bangalore attractions include the Bugle Hill, Bull Temple, Government Museum, the Venkatappa Art Gallery and the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.
The Lalbagh Botanical Garden is situated in the heart of Bangalore and is surrounded by the residences of Jayanagar. The garden is easily accessible from all parts of the city through the various public transportations methods. Commissioned in 1760, the design of the gardens is based on the Mughal Gardens in Sira.
The Lalbagh Gardens cover a massive expanse of land and features loads of open spaces, shady areas, well-laid out pathways and roads to help visitors make the best o their visit here. The garden feature more than 1000 species of fauna and flora while most of the trees at the garden are well over a century old. In fact, the Lalbagh is home to the largest collection of rare plants in the sub-continent.
Lalbagh’s most famous attraction is of course the Glass House, which has been modeled on the famous Crystal Palace in London. The Glass House is also the venue for the world-renowned bi-annual flower shows that are held here. Other important places within the gardens include the Pigeon House, Lalbagh House, Aviary and Kempegowda Tower, Aquarium building, the Museum and Cottage and the Deer Paddock. The Lalbagh Botanical Garden is by far one of Asia’s premier gardens and is a definite ‘must-see’ attraction on your next visit to Bangalore.
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