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Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

Shibpur, Kolkata 711 103, India (Formerly Calcutta Botanical Garden)
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Ranked #21 of 61 attractions in Kolkata
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Traveller Description: The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is home to the famous Banyan tree. The Great Banyan tree was nearly 1,000 ft in circumference... more »
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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The garden as innumerable species of plants and is a botanics delight. Maintenance is very poor and people leave behing litter from their picnics. The litter is strewn all around allong with dried leaves and dirt. One has to be careful of pickpockets. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

This is one place which keeps us calling & we are frequently visit this place for no reason at all. Just walking inside, breathing fresh moist air which comes from the south over the mighty Ganga, purifying the soul and rejuvenating the body, mind becomes creative again and we feel at home. The Great Tree itself is a symbolic India... More

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Mumbai, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

A nice place to visit New plastic bottles entertained inside the zoo A minimal Rs. 5/- for entry and Rs.10/- for camera & Rs.30/- for the eco friendlily vehicle ride to cover the 273 acres of zoo Most of the couples are seen enjoying themselves in the zoo More

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New Delhi, India
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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This is an amazing place, no mistake. The space and greenness are a treasure for the city; however the neglect of the park's infrastructure the virtual lack of ANY botanic labels for the majority of specimens make it a joke. It is a botanical educators nightmare, a plant anarchists dream park. 90% of the visitors were lovers taking advantage of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden sounds important, but being honest only The Great Banyan Tree is worth visiting. All garden is very spacious, but much neglected. Its glory is far behind unfortunately. It may look completely different in spring, but at the time I was there it was just boring. The Great Banyan Tree is only one attraction... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

The place rated as 1st one representing Kolkata by its inhabitants. The Great Banyan tree is the main attraction and it is astonishing. May be The thing to see in Kolkata. More

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Kolkata, INDIA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Great Botanic surroundings will bring peace and pleasant mood inside. The Great Banyan Tree which has seen many wars, battle, lies in there for welcoming us. So many species of Flora & Fauna which really not visible these days..... Recommended.. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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Has the world's biggest tree! And a neat atmosphere too. I only spent about a half hour, but it's probably worth spending more time here. It's rather jungley. More

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London
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Best thing in Kolkata really. The Kali temple was ruined by the aggressive hustlers. The Victoria Memorial was good but tatty. The gardens were peaceful, interesting, and very well looked after. The banyan tree is obviously the most famous thing, but there were some amazing trees, flowers and wildlife too. More

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See 3 more reviews by MrPigeon for Kolkata
Kolkata, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Yes, may be in India, you will find more place neat and tider than Kolkata. But here is a place of peace, heritage, and rich culture that India is famous of. The only metropolitan city in India which is the safest. Not to mention our Capital Delhi the most unsafe place to visit and stay. Always a threat of life... More

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