December 30th, 2009 | 
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Regarded as one of the most richly diverse Botanical Garden’s in South Asia, Lalbagh in the Southern part of the city, was laid out by Haider Ali in 1740. You can find a great variety of tropical and sub tropical plants, trees and herbs that are abundant in their natural beauty. Later, John Cameron, the Garden’s Superintendent in the 1870s, imported several more rare species from Kew Gardens in London.
Cameron was also responsible for initiating work on Lalbagh’s famous Glass House, modelled on London’s Crystal Palace and Conceived as a venue for horticultural shows. Surrounded by champaka trees and pencil cedars, the Glass House has played host to several visiting dignitaries. An Annual Flower show will be held here.
Lal Bagh is among one of the most beautiful gardens in India. An intricate water system of 17th century is used to irrigate the plants is observed within the garden.
The Entrance to the Park is marked by an equestrian statue of Chamaraja Wodeyar of Mysore. Another popular attraction is the surreal Floral Clock, surrounded by Snow White and the Seven dwarfs. This was a gift from Hindustan Machine Tools, leading Indian Manufacturers of Watches.
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