Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is a 240-acre garden in southern Bengaluru, with a central Glass House and a collection of historic and horticultural highlights. You can plan a visit around the garden’s daily opening periods, choose a focus such as the lake or Glass House, and use its paths, benches and electric buggies to get around.
- Location: Southern Bengaluru.
- From the hotel: About 34 minutes by car from a three-star hotel in Bangalore.
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Entry: Adult general entry is ₹30; children below 12 enter free.
Choosing a Lalbagh entrance
Gate recommendations can help you choose an entrance based on what you want to see first, but the garden-operated source does not confirm specific gate numbers.
A visitor-information website recommends Gate No. 1 for the Glass House, Gate No. 3 for Lalbagh Lake and Gate No. 2 for car access and parking. Treat these as suggestions rather than confirmed official directions, and check current access details before setting out.
Lalbagh Metro Station is on the Green Line, and Gate No. 4 is a two-minute walk from the station; the gate detail is not confirmed by the garden-operated source.
BMTC buses connect Lalbagh with many parts of Bengaluru, including from Majestic, Jayanagar and Banashankari. If you’re planning to use public transport elsewhere in the city, this guide to Bengaluru Metro and public transport covers the broader network.
The Glass House and garden highlights
The Glass House stands near the garden’s centre and was built in 1889 to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales.
It is also the venue for Lalbagh’s flower-show displays. The garden’s biannual flower shows are held around Republic Day in January and Independence Day in August. Hyder Ali started Lalbagh, and his son Tipu Sultan later expanded it. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace is another Bengaluru sight connected to his legacy.
Beyond the Glass House, highlights include Lalbagh Lake, the Peninsular Gneiss rock and Kempegowda Watchtower, Bonsai Garden, Floral Clock, Rose Garden and Topiary Garden. You can use these landmarks to shape a visit around the central Glass House, the lake or the garden’s planted areas.
Paths, lake and visitor facilities
Lalbagh has walking paths, benches and electric buggies, along with drinking-water points and restrooms near major entrances.
The garden’s visitor information does not give detailed wheelchair-accessibility guidance. If you need specific access information, contact the Karnataka Horticulture Department before your visit.
How do you plan your visit to Lalbagh?
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 5:00–19:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General entry is ₹30 for adults, and children below 12 enter free. Foreign-national entry is ₹200. Tickets are available at the entrance gates, while flower-show entry ranges from ₹50 to ₹100 depending on the event. For current hours and fees, check the official site before you go: the Karnataka Horticulture Department’s website.
Before you go: Opening hours and fees can change.
FAQs
How big is Lalbagh Botanical Gardens?
Lalbagh covers 240 acres in southern Bengaluru and is managed by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka.
When are Lalbagh’s flower shows held?
The biannual flower shows are held around Republic Day in January and Independence Day in August. The Glass House is the venue for the displays.
Can you visit Lalbagh for free?
Morning walks from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and evening walks from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM are free. General visiting hours have an entry fee.