Lal Bagh

Lalbagh or Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, meaning The Red Garden in English, is a well known botanical garden in southern Bangalore, India. The garden was originally commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, and later finished by his son Tipu Sultan. It has a famous glass house which hosts two annual flower shows (January 26th & August 15th). Lalbagh houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, has a lake, and is one of the main tourist attractions in Bangalore. Lal Bagh is also home to a few species of birds. The commonly sighted birds include Myna, parakeets, crows, Brahmini Kite, Pond Heron, Common Egret, Purple Moor Hen etc.

History

Hyder Ali commissioned the building of this garden in 1760 but his son, Tipu Sultan, completed it. Hyder Ali decided to create this garden on the lines of the Mughal Gardens that were gaining popularity during his time. Hyder Ali laid out these famous botanical gardens and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. Hyder Ali deployed people from Thigala community who were extremely good in gardening. The Lalbagh gardens were commissioned by the 18th century and over the years it acquired India's first lawn-clock and the subcontinent's largest collection of rare plants.

Lalbagh, Mangalore

Lalbagh is situated about 3 km to the north of Hampankatta and is the most happening place in Mangalore these days

The main office of the Mangalore City Corporation is also located here

Popular hangouts

1.Saibeen Complex:This mall is famous for its Gaming Zone, food joints, electronics shops, Music World, Fun City Gaming Center, Accolades Books & Library etc.

2.Bharath Mall:This mall houses the Pantaloons, Big Bazar, Food Bazar, BIG Cinemas Multiplex, etc.

3.Pabbas:This Ice Cream Parlor is well known for its Ice Creams and the innovative names they give to their Ice Cream.

Public utilities

1.City Corporation Headquarters: The headquarters of the Mangalore City corporation is located in this building. This building is very beautifully designed.

2.KSRTC Bus Stand: The state-run KSRTC buses start from here, unlike the private buses which start from State Bank.

3.Mangala Stadium: This stadium hosts some sports events of the city

4.Public swimming pool: This swimming pool is run by the city corporation. This swimming pool is well maintained and open for public at reasonable fares. Mangalore is a great city and it is the base of Mangalore Metro headquarters.