I have been to Bengaluru number of times, the first visit being in 1971 for my SSB Interview for joining the Indian Navy. Since then, numerous visits to the growing megapolis have taken place. But one landmark which has retained its charm is Lalbagh aka Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
This morning, courtesy my nephew Ashwin, his wife Swati and their eight-year-old son Kabir, we spent an hour and a half in Lalbagh. Set up in 1870, the garden is the real lung of the city. Sharing few pictures shot during the walk.
Early morning bonding with an eight-year-old
A walk around Lalbagh is incomplete without a bite as SLV in Banashankari. King size Idlis which are extremely soft and equally large size Vadas which are crisp and yummy are a delight. Eaten with only one type of coconut chutney, it is a real treat. Some more pictures follow.
Thank you the Bhatnagar family for making it happen.
So next time you are in Bengaluru, don't miss Lal Bagh and the Idlis at SLV.
Real joy of life.
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- Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Swati/ Bengaluru/ 30th Aug 2026
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Dear Harsh. LalBagh is a superb Garden in 90s & MTR opposite to it was our goto . Understand a Tunnel Road is coming up near this. Ofcourse Cubbon Park has slowly gone down. . But DRDO area has a good lake garden coming up
ReplyDeleteIncredible pictures Sir ji and interesting posts
ReplyDeleteHi Harsh,
ReplyDeleteDidn‘t know of this botanical garden. Great 👍
Always a soothing place to go to
ReplyDeletel remember going to Lalbagh and Cubbon Park , even Ulsoor lake for family picnics with the extended family in my grandmom's days , with packed snacks and lunches in picnic baskets !
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing back the nostalgia Harsh ! the tall trees and the flowers have their own charm ..
Many Many Thanks, Harsh Bhaiyya for taking us to Lalbagh. It was a revisit for me. Had been there in 19776 - 77, when we were posted in BangaloreI . I do remember MTR, very well.
ReplyDeleteAnd ur text with the pics., r always very welcome.
U make us visit all the places with ur pics., and texts. How very Amazing.