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Indian Botanical Garden
Parim aeg külastamiseks
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.
Eelarvenõuanded
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.
Soovitatav
Botany enthusiasts, Photography lovers, Families with kids, Solo travelers seeking quiet
Planeeri oma külastusaeg
2-3 hours
Teave
Kiired faktid: See viktoriaanlikus stiilis botaanikaaed pärineb aastast 1787 ning seal on koduks enam kui 2 000 taimeleegile 273 aakri suurusel alal. Selle kuulus 200-aastane Suur baniianipuu katab 4,4 aakrit, muutes selle üheks maailma suurimaks võraks.
Esiletõstmised: Suur baniianipuu pole siin lihtsalt vana, vaid elav mets, kus on üle 3 600 õhujuure, mis näevad välja nagu üksikud tüved, hoides ülal üht hiiglaslikku võra. Pärast välgulööki ja seenhaigust 1920. aastatel eemaldati algne peatüvi, kuid puu jätkas õitsengut ja laienemist, muutudes sisuliselt iseenda klooniks.
Sisekujunduse nõuanded
- 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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