1- At a distance of 14 km from Kolkata Railway Station, Botanical Garden is a public garden located in the Shibpur locality of Kolkata.
2- Officially known as Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, the Botanical Garden was established in the year 1787 at the proposal of Colonel Alexander Kyd by the then Governor-General Lord Cornwallis.
3 – The design of the unique and amazing landscape of the garden was initiated by Sir George King in 1872. It was also called the East India Company’s Garden or the ‘Company Bagan’ during that time.
4- it is one of the well-maintained gardens in Kolkata and among the most scenic places to visit in Kolkata.
5-The garden came under the management of the Botanical Survey of India in 1963.
6- The Indian Botanical Gardens are most famous for the Great Banyan Tree, which boasts of having the largest canopy in the world.
7- Best Time to Visit the AJC Bose Botanical Garden winter months are the most ideal time to visit the botanical gardens as one gets to see various migratory birds along with local fauna as well as attractive flora.
8- Timings: 5 AM – 7 AM for Morning walkers and 9 AM – 5 AM For Visitors.
9- Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 100 for Foreigners & Rs. 20 for Camera
10- Main Address:
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
Botanical Survey of India
Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711 103 India