This is situated at Shibpur area of Howrah District. It was laid out in 1786. This is the oldest of all the Botanical Gardens in India. Its cover area is 270 acres. Inside is an incredible variety of about 50,000 trees. The pivotal attraction here is the giant banyan tree which covers about 404 metres of land. It has 157 offshoots hanging down from the original tree.There are innumerable orchids and colourful flowers. Boating takes place regularly on the lake. There is a precious library in the garden which comprises a rare collection of books on Botany. It remains opened from sunrise to sunset. This ethereal ambience is ideal for fun, fiesta and frolics.
Location : Shibpur, 10 Kms. South of Howrah on the West Bank of Hooghly.
Famous as : Nature retreat.
Time to visit : Morning and late afternoon
Preferred timings : Sunrise to sunset
Admission Fees : No entry fee levied.
How to reach : Hop into bus number 61, 61A, 62. CTC buses are available from Shyambazar, Raja Bazar and Dharmatala.
Photography Charges : Nil
Nearest Railway Station : Howrah
Nearest Metro Station : Esplanade
Nearest International Airport : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
Time required for sight seeing : 45 minutes
Special Attraction
250 year old Banyan tree.
This amazing garden is laid out on a sprawling 272 acres of lush greenery on the outskirts of the city of joy. Here you will find a bewildering variety of flower and fruit bearing trees. The centerpiece of the garden is undoubtedly the enormous 250 year old Banyan tree. Besides, a large variety of aquatic plants, particularly the Victoria Amazonica is especially very attractive. The Sicilian double coconut tree, bamboo trees, the multibranched Palmyra tree and a huge variety of cactus, orchids and other flowering plants makes this place a Mecca for nature lovers.
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