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Indian Botanical Garden
Najbolje vrijeme za posjetu
Visit between November and February when Kolkata's humidity drops and the gardens are lush after the monsoon. Arrive right when gates open at 9 AM to beat the crowds and start with the Great Banyan before the light gets harsh.
Savjeti za budžet
Entry costs just 50 INR for Indians and 100 INR for foreigners, making it one of the cheapest large gardens in India. Students with ID get in for 20 INR, and the walk from the gate to the Great Banyan is free exercise, no tram or rickshaw needed.
Preporučeno za
Botany enthusiasts, Photography lovers, Families with kids, Solo travelers seeking quiet
Planirajte svoj posjet
2-3 hours
O atrakciji
Brze činjenice: Sa preko 2.000 biljnih vrsta raspoređenih na 273 akera, ovaj botanički vrt u viktorijanskom stilu datira iz 1787. godine. Njegovo čuveno Veliko stablo banijana, staro 200 godina, pokriva 4,4 akera, što ga čini jednim od najvećih krošanja na svijetu.
Istaknuto: Veliko stablo banijana ovdje nije samo staro, ono je živa šuma od preko 3.600 zračnih korijena koji izgledaju kao pojedinačna debla koja drže jednu ogromnu krošnju. Nakon udara groma i gljivične infekcije u 1920-im, prvobitno glavno deblo je uklonjeno, ali stablo je nastavilo uspijevati i širiti se, postajući u suštini vlastiti klon.
Insajderski savjeti
- Skip the tram inside the garden, walking the 2 kilometer loop past the banyan, greenhouses, and lake is more rewarding.
- Best photo of the Great Banyan is from the eastern side around 10 AM when the sun filters through the aerial roots at a low angle.
- Wear closed shoes and long pants, the grass harbors ant colonies and the pathways can get muddy after rain.
- Bring your own water and snacks, the lone on-site canteen has limited options and tends to run out by midday.
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