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Lalbagh Garden
 Location
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Bangalore, Karnataka
Area
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240 Acres
Laid By
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Mysore Rulers
Unique Feature
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One of The Oldest Rock Formations In India
Bangalore's other sprawling park is in the South of the city. The Lalbagh Gardens was laid out in the year 1760 by HyderAli. It covers an area of 240 acres. The Glass House, inspired by the Crystal Palace in London is a favorite spot in Lalbagh which hosts the famous Flower show during the month of August.
Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanical garden and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. The garden today houses over 1000 species of flora which include rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass House, modelled along London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in this 2400 acre park. Bi-annual flower shows attracting participants from all over India is held in the Glass House. In July, 2003 it was decded that the Department of Horticulture and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) would jointly take up the development of Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens.
The structure was completely renovated and inaugurated by SM Krishna on Jan 15, 2004.
Renovation Details
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Cost Rs 5 crore
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Renovation time 3 months
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Glass: 60,000 tonnes, 3505 unbreakable panes
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1,000 sq mtrs of galvanised steel
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The 2.75 sq mts Glass House sandblasted using 75 microns of Zinc Chromide to prevent rusting.
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325 gutters constructed along the eduges to drain out water.
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Silicon gel 1,577 litres
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Foundation stone laid by Diwan of Mysore Sir Mirza Ismail restored
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75 lunx of illumination work done and special lighting that saves 40% energy put up inside
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New benches made of cast iron with wooden frames constructed
Exotic Flora
The garden contains artistically laid out expansive lawns, flower beds, fountains and a rare and valuable collection of tropical plants that attract the visitors.
The garden is spread in a sprawling area of and houses for some of the exotic species of tropical and sub-tropical plants and flowers.
Some of the flora and fauna have been brought from Italy, Persia and other European countries, many of which are only found in the garden and no where else.
Glass House:
The park also has a glass house, which is inspired by the Crystal Palace in London. The glass house with an intricate crystal is the venue for many flower shows.
The park has one of the Kempe Gowda's watchtowers and a surreal lawn clock surrounded by snow white and seven dwarfs. Do not miss the Deer Park while going around the park.
Flower Clock
HMT have installed a flower clock in Lal Bagh. The clock dial measuring 7 meters in diameter has been decorated with multicoloured flowers. It is run by electronic quartz mechanism.
Mysore Horticultural
Society
 The Lal Bagh garden houses the offices of the Mysore Horticultural Society open between 8.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon (expect on Sundays and Government Holidays) from where selected seeds, plants etc. can be purchased.
Flower Shows
There are major flower displays here in the week preceding Republic Day (January) and the before Independence Day (August).
Timings
The gardens are open daily sunrise to sunset.
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