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AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden

Howrah, West Bengal, India

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Overview

A 270-acre riverside garden (1787) sheltering the Great Banyan — a single tree whose canopy spreads over 4 acres with 3,600 aerial roots.

Why visit: Stand inside a one-tree forest, among 12,000 living specimens.

Things to do

›The Great Banyan Tree
›Giant water lilies
›Palm and orchid houses

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Feb

Entry fee

₹10

Hours

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

2–4 hrs

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4.1 km

📍 Riverside

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📍 Zoo

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📍 Museum

4.5

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📍 Nightlife

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📍 Landmark

4.7

Howrah Bridge

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📍 Temple

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💎 Hidden Gem📍 Heritage

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