Shibpur Botanical Garden Howrah: The Great Banyan Tree, Timing & Picnic Guide

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Shibpur (Howrah)

🌿 Shibpur Botanical Garden: Nature Lovers Ka Swarg

The Great Banyan Tree, Rare Flora, Serene Lakes Aur Family Picnic Guide

Agar aap shahar ke concrete jungle aur pradushan se door prakriti ki god me shanti ke pal bitana chahte hain, toh Howrah me sthit Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (Shibpur Botanical Garden) ek behtareen aitihasik sthal hai. San 1787 me sthapit lagbhag 273 acre me phaila ye vishalkay udyan vishwa-prasiddha The Great Banyan Tree aur hazaaron durlabh paudhon ka ghar hai.

🌳 Botanical Garden Ki Mukhya Aakarshan

• The Great Banyan Tree: 250 se adhik saal purana vishal bargad ka ped jo door se dekhne par kisi ghane jangal jaisa lagta hai (Guinness Book of World Records me darj).
• 12,000+ Durlabh Vanaspatiyan: Amazon water lilies, bamboo groves, medicinal plants aur vishal palm tree avenue.
• Natural Lakes & Biodiversity: Garden ke andar bani 24 jheelein jahan durlabh jal-pakshi, titliyan aur migratory birds dekhe ja sakte hain.
• Educational Heritage: Bachhon aur science/botany students ke liye prakriti ko kareeb se janne ka behtareen kendra.

📸 Garden Me Kya Dekhein Aur Enjoy Karein?

1. Great Banyan Tree Canopy

Bina mukhya tana (main trunk) ke aerial roots par khada 330 meter lambi paridhi wala ped.

2. Shady Walking Pathways

Unche devdar, teak aur mahogany ke pedon ke niche bani shant aur thandi sadkein.

3. Bird Watching & Lakes

Kingfisher, egrets aur durlabh jalpari pakshiyon ko dekhne aur telephoto photography ke liye anukul.

Botanical Garden ke andar prakritik chhav aur shant vanaspati vatavaran

🕒 Timing, Ticket & Best Season

• Opening Hours: Subah 9:00 AM se Shaam 4:30 PM tak (Somwar / Monday ko Garden poori tarah band rehta hai).
• Entry Fee: Lagbhag ₹10 se ₹20 prati bhartiya nagrik (Student discount ID dikhane par uplabdh).
• Best Season: October se March (sheet ritu me lambi walk karna behad sukhad lagta hai).

🥗 Food & Picnic Guidelines

• Picnic Basket: Bahar se ghar ka bana sookha tiffin, fruits aur lunch le ja sakte hain.
• Single-Use Plastic Ban: Garden me disposable plastic thaili, thermocol plate ya polythene le jana varjit hai; reusable bag ka istemal karein.
• Gate Stalls: Garden gate ke bahar local tea stalls, fresh coconut water aur snacks milte hain.

🛻 Kaise Pahunchein? (Transport Guide)

Botanical Garden Shibpur me Hooghly Nadi ke pas Andul Road / Shalimar area ke kareeb sthit hai:

• Howrah Station Se: Howrah Station se direct bus ya prepaid taxi pakadkar sirf 20–25 minute me pahunch sakte hain.
• Kolkata Se (Vidyasagar Setu): Kolkata side se toll bridge cross karke Shalimar / Shibpur utarkar 15 minute me entry gate tak pahuncha ja sakta hai.
• Cab & Family Ride: Howrah, Bally, Liluah ya Behala se family group outing ke liye round-trip private cab hiring behtar rehti hai.

💰 Anumanit Day-Out Expense (Family of 4)

Garden Entry Tickets (4 Log)	₹40 – ₹80
Vehicle Parking	₹20 – ₹50
Local Transport / Cab (Round Trip)	₹500 – ₹900
Tea, Snacks & Water	₹150 – ₹300

📌 Yatriyon Ke Liye Zaroori Niyam:

• Walking Distance: Garden lagbhag 273 acre me faila hai, isliye aaramdayak sports shoes pehan kar hi jayein.
• Botanical Conservation: Pedon ki tehniyan ya patte todna sakht mana hai; prakriti ko swachh rakhein.
• Commercial Cameras: DSLR camera ke liye ticket counter par chhota sa alag charge lag sakta hai, receipt sath rakhein.

Sadiyon Purani Virasat Aur Prakriti Ki Chhav — Shibpur Botanical Garden! 🌳🦋
Shubh Yatra Aur Shant Vatavaran Ka Anand Lein.