Agri Horticultural GardenKolkata


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If you have an eye for beauty and greenery then you should not miss the opportunity to visit the Agri Horticultural Garden Kolkata. The Agri Horticultural Garden Kolkata is situated on the Alipore Road adjacent to another popular landmark of the city, the Zoological Garden.

The garden was established by William Carey in the year 1820. The beautiful garden houses to a brilliant Rose garden, the marvelous green houses, a laboratory for research work and a well equipped library for reference. The Agri Horticultural garden has a noteworthy collection of botanical varieties along with various facilities and tips for the gardeners on gardening and the nature lovers. One can even register himself for a course on gardening and cultivation of certain species of plants which are conducted at the garden from time to time. The nature lovers can enrich their knowledge on the varieties of plants from the library which supports with a huge collection of books and reference materials. The spacious garden presents a picture perfect of immaculate blending of man and nature. The vibrancy of the colors presented by the garden is truly magical and it allures tourists from all over the city.

The Agri Horticultural Garden Kolkata is also a special place where one can find a large variety of ferns and medicinal plants. These easy to utilize plants are mostly grown in the Society's gardens. One can enjoy the scene of thousands of fruits and flowers in the garden of various species. One can even look forward to buy some as a sample from the nursery. The annual flower show at the garden is attended by hundreds of visitor and the seasonal workshop during the winter is the chief attraction of the garden.

The beauty of the garden is further escalated by the natural fountain, ponds and other natural landscapes which makes the garden a must visit spot in Kolkata.

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