Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Botanical garden in Shibpur, Howrah, India
The garden contains over 12,000 plant species across 109 hectares of land situated along the banks of the Hooghly River.
Colonel Robert Kyd established the garden in 1787 to collect and identify economically valuable plants and herbs from across India.
The National Herbarium houses 2.5 million botanical specimens, serving as a central institution for Indian botanical research.
The garden welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 5 PM with an entrance fee of 100 Indian Rupees per person.
The garden features the world's largest banyan tree, spanning 330 meters in circumference with its extensive aerial root system.
Location: Howrah
Inception: 1787
Website: http://bgci.org/garden.php?id=53
GPS coordinates: 22.56056,88.28694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
Kolkata's monuments include the white marble Victoria Memorial, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River, the Indian Museum with its ancient collections, and Science City with its planetarium. Religious heritage includes the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, historic synagogues, and Hindu temples. Traditional markets like New Market and the artisan district of Kumartuli reflect local culture. The colonial buildings of BBD Bagh and the Writers Building are reminders of the British past.
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