Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden Kolkata
Located on the west bank of the River Ganges in Shibpur, Howrah, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, popularly known as the Botanical Garden, is a lush green oasis spread across 273 acres. Established in 1787 by Colonel Alexander Kyd under Governor General Lord Cornwallis, it was originally called the Company Garden. explore Botanical Garden Kolkata with us!
Home to over 12,000 living plant species and numerous rare and exotic trees from around the world, the garden is Asia’s largest of its kind. Its most iconic feature is the Great Banyan Tree, believed to be over 250 years old, which has a canopy spread of 14,428 sq. ft. and nearly 2,880 aerial roots — resembling a small forest. book your Kolkata botanical gardens tour today!
AJC Bose Botanical Garden Shibpur Howrah Tour
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Apart from the banyan tree, the garden boasts orchids, palms, aquatic plants, Cuban palms, giant water lilies, bamboo groves, and rare trees from Java, Brazil, Nepal, and more. The garden also features a boating lake, glasshouses, and a botanical library.
Managed by the Botanical Survey of India since 1963, it remains a key center for botanical research and education, and a haven for photographers, scientists, nature lovers, and tourists. The best time to visit is from October to March.
Opening & Closing Time
Opening Time: 10:00 AM
Closing Time: 5:00 PM
Closed On: Mondays and certain public holidays
Entry Fee Ticket Cost Price
Indian Nationals: ₹10 per
Foreign Nationals: ₹100 per person
Camera Fee: ₹20 for photography