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Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

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The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, previously known as Indian Botanic Garden and the Calcutta Botanic Garden, is a botanical garden situated in Shibpur, Howrah near Kolkata. They are commonly known as the Calcutta Botanical Garden and previously as the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta.

Nearby attractions

The Great Banyan Tree

B. Garden New Gate, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711103, India

Nearby restaurants

Penguin Restaurant

Danesh Sk Lane, Bus Stand, 52/2, Padmapukur Water Treatment Plant Rd, Padmapukur, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India

Moghal Empire

11, Andul Rd, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India

Monginis Cake Shop

Batayani Apartments, Bus Stand, AJC Bose B Garden, Andul Rd, near Danesh Sheikh Lane, Danesh Sheikh Lane, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India

Krishna Hotel

6, Andul Rd, Padmapukur, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India

Papon Momo Centre

Na, Abdul Road, opposite Penguin Restaurant, Padmapukur, Danesh Sheikh Lane, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India

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Super Collection O Howrah Formerly Hotel Tanima villa Banquet

Plot Number 22/24/7, Andul Rd, near Botanic Garden, Dakhin Buxrah, Shibpur, Howrah, Kolkata, West Bengal 711109, India

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Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711103, India

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Sumanta BanerjeeSumanta Banerjee

Some of the things to keep in mind if you decide to visit the Botanical Gardens. 1. This Garden lets in general visitors only after 9 am. If you decide to visit there for a early morning leisure walk , you can't enter in the first place . 2. If visiting in winter , your only practical option is to visit in the morning or noon. The closing time in winters is around 430 pm, so visiting there post 3 pm won't be meaningful . Unless your only objective is to see the Great Banyan Tree . 3. If your primary objective is to see the Great Banyan Tree and take some insta worthy photos with it , enter through the Andul Road side gate ( also known as Bi Centenary gate ). The Great Banyan Tree is couple of hundred meters from the Andul Road side gate , and quite distant from all other gates . 4. If you don't have a senior citizen or someone with difficulty in walking , I don't see any point in taking those battery operated carts. A place like Botanical Gardens , ideally should be explored on foot. One goes there to see different unknown trees and shrubs , bamboo groves at close hand . One can hardly do that sitting in a cart whizzing by different areas of the park. Even the small plants are marked nicely by the BSI , showing their name and distribution areas. If none of that interests you , and you are short of time , hop on the cart by all means. 5. Please don't go inside a bamboo grove or some thick bushes ,for that perfect selfie. Those are resting places for snakes. And snakes don't like waking up all of a sudden at all. True, years ago there was access for all right under the Great Banyan Tree , and now a fence separates us from the tree. I guess we have only ourselves to blame for that. There were people trying to inscribe their names on the tree trunks and other such ridiculous behavior. When as a society we become truly civilized; we can do without that fence once again.

the mamun7the mamun7

A Peaceful Green Escape in the Heart of Howrah I recently visited the Shibpur Botanical Garden, and it was truly a refreshing and enriching experience. Located in Howrah, just across the river from Kolkata, this garden is a must-visit for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to spend a peaceful day away from the city crowd. The garden is massive—over 270 acres—and is home to thousands of species of plants, trees, and exotic flora. The highlight of the garden, of course, is the Great Banyan Tree, which is considered one of the largest trees in the world in terms of canopy coverage. It looks like a forest by itself and is a living wonder of nature. The entire area is well-maintained, with wide walking paths, shaded spots to sit, and ponds filled with lotus and other aquatic plants. It's ideal for a calm walk, a family outing, or even just sitting and reading a book in nature’s lap. I saw lots of birds and butterflies as well, which made the experience even more magical. There’s a small entry fee, which is totally worth it. Do note that plastic is not allowed inside, which is a great initiative to keep the place clean and eco-friendly. There are restrooms and drinking water points, but food is not readily available inside, so it's better to eat beforehand or carry something light and eco-friendly. If you're visiting Kolkata or Howrah, this botanical garden is a historical and natural gem that shouldn’t be missed. It’s perfect for a half-day visit. Overall, I highly recommend it for its beauty, biodiversity, and peaceful atmosphere. 🌳🌿🦋

Somnath PatraSomnath Patra

Indian Botanic Garden, botanical garden in Haora (Howrah), West Bengal, India, famous for its enormous collections of orchids, bamboos, palms, and plants of the screw pine genus (Pandanus). In 2009 it was renamed to honour Indian plant physiologist and physicist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose. It is operated by the Botanical Survey of India. Situated on the west bank of the Hugli (Hooghly) River, opposite Kolkata (Calcutta), the garden covers more than 270 acres (109 hectares), on which about 1,700 plant species are cultivated. It was founded in 1787 by the East India Company, primarily for the purpose of acclimatizing new plants of commercial value and growing spices for trade. A major change in policy, however, was introduced by the botanist William Roxburgh after he became superintendent of the garden in 1793. Roxburgh brought in plants from all over India and developed an extensive herbarium. This collection of dried plant specimens eventually became the Central National Herbarium of the Botanical Survey of India, which comprises 2.5 million items. Over the years attractive display gardens for the public have been developed and many kinds of plants have been cultivated for scientific observation. During the 1970s the garden initiated a program to introduce improved food plants and other varieties of economic benefit to the people of India. The best-known landmark of the garden is an enormous banyan tree that is more than 1,000 feet (300 metres) in circumference and thought to be some 250 years old

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The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden, located in Shibpur, Howrah, is one of the oldest and most remarkable botanical gardens in the world. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd during the British era, it was originally created to introduce and cultivate exotic plants for commercial use. Today, it stands as a living museum of global and native biodiversity, spread across over 270 acres of carefully preserved natural beauty.

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Shibpur Botanical Garden is also known as Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden. The garden covers an area of 109 ha and is home to over 12,000 specimens. It is around 255 years old and is considered to be the oldest citizen of the city. Covering about 14,500 sq m of land, it is the widest tree in the world. The Great Banyan has been in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest canopy and covering the widest circumference. Location: Shibpur, Howrah, West...