Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a 240-acre garden in Bengaluru and one of the city’s best-known gardens in Bangalore. Its historic Glass House and twice-yearly flower shows make it a distinctive city outing; allow several hours to explore.
- Location: Bengaluru
- Size: 240 acres
- Time to explore: At least 3 to 4 hours
- Entry: Free during morning and evening periods; paid general admission during the day
Understanding Lalbagh’s layout and entrances
Lalbagh is a large botanical garden whose history and central Glass House give a visit two natural points of focus. Hyder Ali started the garden, and Tipu Sultan later expanded it. It is managed by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka.
Set aside at least 3 to 4 hours if you want to explore the full garden. The scale makes Lalbagh a different kind of outing from Cubbon Park Bangalore, another of the parks in Bangalore covered in this city guide.
Garden highlights and the Glass House
The Lalbagh Glass House is a landmark building at the heart of the garden’s flower-show tradition. Built in 1889 by Albert Victor, Prince of Wales, it was fashioned after England’s Crystal Palace.
The garden’s flower show is held twice a year, around Republic Day in January and Independence Day in August, with displays hosted in the Glass House. If a flower show is part of your plan, check its ticket arrangements separately from general admission.
Entry, timings and visitor rules
Karnataka Tourism gives free entry from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with general admission from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. General admission costs ₹30 for adults; children below 12 years enter free. Flower-show tickets have special pricing.
Incredible India gives the garden’s opening hours as 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM, while Karnataka Tourism gives 6:30 PM as the last entry time and 7:00 PM as gate closing. Since timings and prices can change, check the official site before you go; the Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka manages the garden.
Visitor rules can also change, so confirm current restrictions before your visit, especially if you plan to bring food, a pet or a camera for photography. The published entry schedule gives you a useful starting point for choosing a time, but allow enough room for the full-garden visit if that is your aim.
How do you get from Majestic to Lalbagh?
You can reach Lalbagh by Green Line metro to Lalbagh Metro Station, BMTC bus, car, taxi or auto-rickshaw. Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station at Majestic is around 6–7 km from the garden; onward options include metro, bus and taxi.
If you are planning several central-city stops around your garden visit, a one-day Bangalore itinerary from Majestic can help you think through the order of the day. From Hotel ABM International, Lalbagh works as a separate city outing from the Majestic area.
FAQs
How long should you spend at Lalbagh Botanical Garden?
Allow at least 3 to 4 hours to explore the full garden.
When are Lalbagh’s flower shows held?
They are held twice a year, around Republic Day in January and Independence Day in August. The Glass House hosts the displays.
Are there free entry periods at Lalbagh?
Karnataka Tourism gives free entry from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Check current official details before you go.
Which metro station serves Lalbagh?
Lalbagh Metro Station on the Green Line serves the garden.