Lalbagh Botanical Gardens Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bangalore Through the Ages—All-Inclusive Guided City Tour

• Bangalore City Tour with English Guide & Multi-Language Support

• Experience Bangalore—City Tour, Authentic Food & Market (Food/Culture/History)

• Private Full-Day Bangalore City Tour

• Bangalore Running Tour with Breakfast

Ticket prices for the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens vary depending on what time of day you visit. Entry is free between 6am and 9am, and again from 6pm to 7pm. There’s a small fee to visit at other times of day—just 25 Indian rupees for adults, with free admission for kids 12 and under. There’s also a 50-rupee fee if you want to take photos.

Yes, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens are worth visiting, especially for a break from busy Bangalore city. Stroll the grounds, admire the plants and flowers, and explore the beautiful greenhouse that resembles the Crystal Palace in London. Many locals like to come here to exercise, particularly in the cooler early morning air. You can visit independently to spend as long as you like here, or go as part of a longer sightseeing tour of Bangalore.

Per one customer who booked the Bangalore Through the Ages—All-Inclusive Guided City Tour, "We had a fantastic day with our guide as our tour leader. He was very encouraging, knowledgeable, and fun. He made sure we understood the history and significance of every site we visited, and his stories about Bangalore—from its ancient origins all the way to the modern IT era—were fascinating!"

Yes, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens are great for kids. The park is huge and well-maintained, with plenty of room to run around and play. Lots of people bring their children to this family-friendly park just to relax. Plus, older kids will find plenty to see and learn about.

Highlights of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens include the Floral Clock, a flower bed with a working clock inside, and the Lalbagh Glass House, a replica of the Crystal Palace in London. Other highlights include a wooden bandstand and the Bonsai Garden, which features hundreds of bonsai plants.

The easiest way to get to Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is on a tour that includes transportation or by auto-rickshaw or a taxi from your hotel. You can also take the metro; catch the Green Line to Lalbagh Station, which is on the western end of the garden.

Yes, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens hosts festivals and events. The most famous is the biannual Lalbagh Flower Show in January and August. The show typically features ornate floral displays, often centered around specific themes. Concerts and other special events are staged at the gardens during the show, too.

While the gardens remain open from sunrise to sunset, the best time to visit is first thing in the morning, when the weather is pleasant, and the birds are chirping. Morning is a particularly popular time for jogging in the gardens. Wear mosquito repellent, especially during the humid monsoon season.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Bangalore:

• KR Market (Krishnarajendra City Market)

• Vidhana Soudha

• Sri Chamarajendra Park (Cubbon Park)

• Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

• Bull Temple (Nandi Temple)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Bangalore.