Botanical Gardens, Kolkata

Howrah

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM weekdays also Weekends Closed. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Genral entry - ₹30/- (per person)

Opening Time & Days

Botanical Gardens opening and closing timings is 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Open Days

The Botanical Gardens is open to visitors every day except Mondays.

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Place Visit With

Family Kids Friends Solo Parents Siblings Youngsters

4.0 km away

IIM Calcutta Metro Station

4.0 km away

Khidirpur Metro Station

4.1 km away

How to Reach Botanical Gardens

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Botanical Gardens.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Kolkata Airport

19.2 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Howrah Junction Railway Station

5.6 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Tollygunge Tram Depot

9.9 km away

About Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens were established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd and were later expanded under the guidance of Sir George King. It is one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India.

Architecture of Botanical Gardens

The gardens feature a mix of architectural styles, including Mughal, Italian, and Victorian influences. Notable structures include the Palm House, a large glasshouse housing a collection of exotic palms, and the Great Banyan Tree, which is one of the largest banyan trees in the world.

Interesting facts about Botanical Gardens

The garden is spread over 273 acres.It is home to over 12,000 living plant species.The Great Banyan Tree covers an area of about 1.5 hectares and is over 250 years old.The garden is known for its orchid collection, comprising various rare and exotic species.

Botanical Gardens FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Howrah, Kolkata.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Botanical Gardens: Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM weekdays also Weekends Closed. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Genral entry - ₹30/- (per person) Botanical Gardens opening and closing timings is 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Botanical Gardens during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.