Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a 240-acre garden in southern Bengaluru, with historic landmarks, a lake and a wide-ranging plant collection. It is about 28 minutes by car from The Elite Royale. Use the guide below to plan around the garden’s hours, entry fees and the time needed to explore.
- Location: Southern Bengaluru
- General visitor hours: Open daily
- General entry: ₹30 for adults; free for children below 12
- Time to allow: At least 3 to 4 hours to explore fully
Getting to Lalbagh from the hotel area
Lalbagh is in southern Bengaluru. If you are planning other journeys around the city, the Bangalore public transport guide covers travel planning from Bommanahalli.
Entry, timings and ticket checks
Karnataka Tourism gives the garden’s general visitor hours as 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with separate free-entry periods for morning and evening walks. You can buy garden tickets at the entrance gates.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 5:00–19:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
- Morning walk: Free entry from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- General visit: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the adult fee is ₹30, while children below 12 enter free
- Evening walk: Free entry from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Flower-show admission is ₹50–₹100, depending on the event. The show is held twice a year, usually around Republic Day in January and Independence Day in August. Check the Karnataka Horticulture Department’s official site before you go for current hours and event arrangements.
The Glass House and garden highlights
The Glass House is one of Lalbagh’s central landmarks. Built in 1889 to mark a visit by the Prince of Wales, it stands within a garden begun by Hyder Ali and later expanded by Tipu Sultan. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation describes the grounds as a collection of tropical and subtropical plants, including trees several centuries old.
Other highlights include Lalbagh Rock, Kempe Gowda’s watchtower, a lake, an aquarium and a bonsai garden. For another Bengaluru garden outing, Cubbon Park’s hours and access offer a separate set of plans.
Planning time for the visit
Allow at least 3 to 4 hours to explore Lalbagh fully, as Incredible India recommends. That gives you time to take in the garden’s landmarks and plant life without treating the visit as a quick stop.
You can use the free morning or evening walk periods for a walk-focused visit, or plan around general visitor hours if you want to see more of the garden’s highlights.
Lalbagh covers 240 acres, so consider the scale when deciding how much to fit into your visit. Keep the Glass House, Lalbagh Rock and the lake among your possible stops, then leave room for other highlights as your time allows.
What to confirm before travelling
Confirm current opening hours and flower-show arrangements with the Karnataka Horticulture Department before setting out. The general hours and free walk periods are distinct, and flower-show admission can vary by event.
FAQs
Where is Lalbagh Botanical Garden?
It is in southern Bengaluru and is managed by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka.
How much time should you allow for Lalbagh?
Allow at least 3 to 4 hours to explore the garden fully.
When is the Lalbagh flower show held?
It is held twice a year, usually around January and August.
Can you buy garden tickets at the entrance?
Yes. Garden tickets are available at the entrance gates.