Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
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About Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
The Indian Botanic Garden at Shibpur is one of the oldest botanic gardens in South Asia. The East India Company authorised it in July 1787 on a site chosen by Colonel Robert Kyd, and it is now managed by the Botanical Survey of India. The garden covers 109 hectares on the Howrah bank of the Hooghly and holds more than 12,000 specimens. Its landmark is the Great Banyan, a single tree whose canopy measures more than 330 metres around and which looks like a small forest. Avenues of palms, lakes with giant water lilies and long shaded paths make it a place for birdwatching, photography walks, nature trails and unhurried winter picnics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Great Banyan?
A single banyan tree in the garden with a canopy more than 330 metres in circumference, often described as one of the largest trees in the world by spread.
How old is the garden?
The East India Company authorised it in 1787.
Is there a metro to the Botanic Garden?
No. The nearest station is Howrah Maidan on the Green Line, 5 to 6 km away; take a bus or cab from there.
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