• Lalbagh West Gate - The government-approved guide will warmly welcome visitors at the entrance of the West Gate, located in front of the Ticket Counter. Lalbagh features four gates: East, West, North, and South. The West Gate is situated on R V Road, conveniently near the Lalbagh Metro station.
• Lalbagh Lake - Lalbagh, meaning ‘Red Garden’, was established by Hyder Ali in 1760 and later expanded to 240 acres by British and Indian horticulturists. This garden boasts over 2000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants and trees. The lake is an artificial creation, providing a scenic path for morning walkers.
• Glass House, Lalbagh Botanical Garden - Moving from the lake, visitors encounter various trees such as the Copper pod, Jacaranda, Royal palm, Rain trees, Tulip trees, bamboo, gooseberry tree, and coffee plants. The highlight of Lalbagh is undoubtedly the Ceiba Pentendra, or the White Silk-Cotton Tree, which is approximately 300 years old and the largest of them all. The journey continues towards the Glass House, passing by a Topiary, Frangipanis, a 20-million-year-old tree fossil, bandstand, and more before reaching the Glass House. This structure, built in the late 19th century by the British, resembles the Crystal Palace in London. Annually, two magnificent Flower Shows are held here, coinciding with Indian Independence Day and Republic Day.
• Kempegowda Tower - Leaving the Glass House, visitors can enjoy the refreshing shade of the Ficus Benjamina trees forming a boulevard. Nearby, there are numerous Wooden Sculptures crafted by local artists from trees that have fallen in the garden over the past decade. The Kempegowda Tower, atop the Stone Hill, was constructed by the grandson of Kempegowda I, who founded Bangalore in the 16th century. The Stone Hill is of significant geological importance, estimated to be 3000 million years old. It is a type of granite known as Peninsular Gneiss.
• Lalbagh Main Gate - From the Glass House, the path leads to the Lalbagh Main Gate or the Northern entrance. Along the way, visitors pass a Japanese Bonsai Garden, vibrant Bougainvillea flowers, the tallest Araucaria tree in the garden, a 270-year-old mango tree, a statue of King Chamarajendra Wodeyar X, and a floral clock themed around Snow White, before reaching the exit. From here, MTR is just a five-minute walk away.
• V. V. Puram Food Street - VV Puram, or Vishweshwara Puram Food Street, is Bangalore’s most renowned vegetarian food street. Surrounded by a series of temples and historic neighborhoods, this street offers delectable dishes, both sweet and spicy, to the thousands who visit each evening. As visitors stroll through the street, they will be greeted by:
  • The sounds of masala dosas sizzling on hot pans;
  • The sight of steaming idlis served with green chutney;
  • Countless pani puris being enjoyed by young and old alike;
  • The aroma of bondas, bajjis, bhel puris, masala puris, pav-bhajis, and more wafting through the air;
  • Displays of jalebis, jamuns, lassis, laddus, rasgullas, basundis, and other sweet treats awaiting approval;
  • Rows of street vendors bustling with activity as the evening progresses.

A philosopher once remarked that food is the ultimate source of satisfaction. Arrive with a hearty appetite, and this will surely be proven!

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Lalbagh Botanical Gardens offer a refreshing escape amidst the bustling traffic of Bangalore. Spanning 240 acres, this garden is a vital green space, reinforcing Bangalore’s nickname - The Garden City of India. Lalbagh is home to over 2100 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants. Notable features include a 3000-million-year-old rock, a 16th-century Watch Tower built by Kempegowda II, a 300-year-old White Silk Cotton tree, a 20-million-year-old fossil, a 270-year-old Mango tree planted by Hyder Ali, the iconic 19th-century Glass House built by the British, the tallest tree in the garden and Bangalore, a 150-year-old tree, a 19th-century British Musical Band stand, and more. Additionally, the garden boasts a beautiful lake, a lotus pond, a topiary, coffee plants, stunning wood sculptures, and flowering trees. The tour concludes with a visit to the famous VV Puram Food Street in Bangalore, where you can savor delicious sweet and spicy dishes. Join us for a walk!

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