A serene oasis in the heart of Kolkata, the National Botanical Garden is a treasure trove of over 25,000 plant species, including rare and endangered ones.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Bengali · Hindi · English
Coordinates
22.545°, 88.432°
Key facts
1It is one of the oldest botanical gardens in India.
2The garden is home to the Great Banyan Tree, one of the largest trees in the world.
3It has a herbarium containing over 800,000 dried plant specimens.
Timeline
1829: The garden was established by the British as the Calcutta Botanical Garden.
1862: The garden was renamed as the Royal Botanical Garden.
1950: After India's independence, it was renamed as the National Botanical Garden.
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Idli
Steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Where: Local cafes and breakfast joints near National Botanical Garden.
When: morning
Price: ₹10-₹30
Vada
Fried savory doughnut made from lentils, served with coconut chutney.
Where: Street vendors and local eateries near National Botanical Garden.
When: morning
Price: ₹5-₹15
Dosa
Thin, crispy crepe made from fermented batter, served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Where: South Indian restaurants and local eateries near National Botanical Garden.
When: afternoon
Price: ₹20-₹50
Pav Bhaji
Vegetable curry served with a soft bread roll, topped with butter and chopped onions.
Where: Street food stalls and local eateries near National Botanical Garden.
When: afternoon
Price: ₹30-₹60
Chaat
Savory snack with crispy fried flour chips, topped with potato, onion, yogurt, and tamarind chutney.
Where: Street food stalls and local eateries near National Botanical Garden.
When: evening
Price: ₹10-₹30
Kebabs
Grilled or fried meat skewers, often served with mint chutney.
Where: Local restaurants and street food stalls near National Botanical Garden.
When: evening
Price: ₹50-₹150
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