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Indian Botanical Garden
訪問に最適な時期
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.
予算のヒント
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.
おすすめ対象
Botany enthusiasts, Photography lovers, Families with kids, Solo travelers seeking quiet
訪問時間の計画
2-3 hours
概要
クイックファクト: 2,000種以上の植物種が273エーカーに広がるこのビクトリア様式の植物園は、1787年にまで遡ります。有名な樹齢200年の大ベンガルボダイジュは4.4エーカーを覆い、世界最大級の樹冠の一つとなっています。
見どころ: ここにある大ベンガルボダイジュは、ただ古いだけではありません。3,600本以上の気根がまるで個々の幹のように見えて、単一の巨大な樹冠を支える生きた森です。1920年代の落雷と真菌感染の後、元の主幹は取り除かれましたが、それでも木は成長と拡大を続け、実質的に自分自身のクローンとなったのです。
インサイダーヒント
- 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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