Amazing Facts about Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden - "A botanical paradise in Kolkata"
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden also referred to as Indian Botanical Garden, is a massive park located in Shibpur, Howrah, and spans a total area of 273 acres (109 hectares). The park is located near Kolkata City Center's western edge.
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden, the first of its kind in all of South Asia, is proud to house a vast array of domestic and foreign plants, as well as unusual, endangered, and rare species, including screw pines, bamboos, palms, bougainvillea, jasmine, water lilies, legumes, orchids, medicinal plants, citrus succulents, pandanus, and Palmae, to name a few.
The Great Banyan, an enormous banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) that measures more than 330 meters in diameter and is considered to be the largest tree in the world, is the garden's most well-known landmark.
The History of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, also known as Calcutta Botanic Garden, was established in 1786 by British military officer and botanist Colonel Robert Kyd. The garden was initially created as an experimental area to study plants and their cultivation. Over time, it grew into one of the world's most extensive and remarkable botanical gardens. In the early 19th century, the British East India Company took over the garden, and it became a centre for botanical research and experimentation.
The garden was expanded, and new plant species were added to its collection, including rare and exotic plants from around the world. In the 20th century, the garden was renamed in honour of the famous Indian scientist and botanist Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their physiology. The garden remains a leading centre for botanical research, conservation and education and attracts visitors worldwide.
Ideal Time to Visit​
All Season
Ideal Duration​
2-3 Hours
How to Reach
By Road: All modes of transportation are available to visit this place.
By Train: Nearest Railway Station is Howrah.
By Air: Nearest Airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Distance from Nearest Railway Station / Airport
6.2 Km from Howrah Railway Station and 28.1 Km from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
