Lalbagh Botanical Garden
240 acres commissioned by Hyder Ali, with a Crystal Palace glasshouse and a 3-billion-year-old rock.
- Timings
- Around 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Entry fee
- Approx. ₹25 (free before 9 AM for walkers)
- Time needed
- 2 – 3 hours
- Best time
- Early morning
About Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Hyder Ali laid out Lalbagh in 1760 and Tipu Sultan expanded it, importing species from Persia, Kabul and beyond. The Glass House, modelled on London's Crystal Palace, hosts flower shows every Republic Day and Independence Day that draw enormous crowds. Beyond the horticulture there is the Lalbagh Rock — a peninsular gneiss outcrop dated to around three billion years, one of the oldest exposed rock formations on earth, with a watchtower built by Kempe Gowda on top.
Insider tips
- Entry is free for morning walkers before around 9 AM
- The rock and Kempe Gowda tower are at the far end and most people never reach them
- Flower shows in January and August are spectacular but extremely crowded
Lalbagh Botanical Garden — common questions
What are the Lalbagh Botanical Garden timings?
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Lalbagh Botanical Garden is open Around 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
What is the entry fee for Lalbagh Botanical Garden?
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Entry: Approx. ₹25 (free before 9 AM for walkers).
How much time do you need at Lalbagh Botanical Garden?
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Plan for roughly 2 – 3 hours.
What is the best time to visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden?
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Early morning.
How crowded does Lalbagh Botanical Garden get?
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Medium crowd levels overall.
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