Overview
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one of Bengaluru's most important green spaces, spread across about 240 acres. It is known for its plant collections, Glass House, lake, old rock formation, walking paths and the famous Lalbagh Flower Show.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one of Bengaluru's most popular nature attractions. Spread over about 240 acres, it combines landscaped gardens, old trees, botanical collections, a lake, the Glass House and heritage features that make it useful for families, walkers, photographers and plant lovers.
The garden is especially famous for the Lalbagh Flower Show, usually held around Republic Day and Independence Day. On normal days, it is a relaxed green space; during flower shows, it becomes crowded and follows special ticket and entry arrangements.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a historic 240-acre garden in Bengaluru, known for its Glass House, lake, old rock formation, plant collections and seasonal flower shows.
- Best for
- Family, Nature
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Nearest transit
- Lalbagh Metro
- Ticket
- Adult entry around Rs. 30
- Timings
- 6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Best Time to Visit: Regular visit: Early morning or late afternoon for cooler weather and softer light. Flower Show: Visit on a weekday morning if possible because weekends and holidays are crowded. Season: October to February is generally comfortable for long walks.
- Visitor tips: Visit early morning for cooler weather, quieter paths and free morning entry. Regular adult entry is usually around Rs. 30 during paid visiting hours; children below 12 are generally free. Flower Show days have separate tickets, timings, gates and heavy crowds. Check the latest event notice before visiting. Lalbagh is a plastic-free zone, so avoid single-use plastic and keep the garden clean. Use Lalbagh Metro during flower shows or busy weekends to avoid traffic and parking issues.
- Time needed: 1-2 hours
