Lalbagh Botanical Garden Map & Gate Guide 2026 – Which Gate is Best for You?

Lalbagh Botanical Garden is 240 acres big and has 4 different entry gates. If you use the wrong gate, you will walk 1 km extra for no reason. Most blogs just show a map, but they don’t tell which gate is best for which attraction. I have visited Lalbagh from all 4 gates and checked with the security staff to make this gate guide for 2026.

How Many Gates are There in Lalbagh Botanical Garden?

Lalbagh has 4 gates. Each gate has a different name and is close to different attractions.

• Gate No. 1 – Main Gate / North Gate: This is the main entry, near Mavalli and Basavanagudi. Most first-time visitors use this gate. The famous Glass House and Rose Garden are just 200 meters from here. Parking is small here.
• Gate No. 2 – Siddhapura Gate / West Gate: This gate is on Siddhapura Road, near Jayanagar side. This is the best gate if you are coming by car or bike because it has the biggest parking space inside Lalbagh. The nursery and Bonsai Garden are close to this gate.
• Gate No. 3 – Double Road Gate / East Gate: This gate is on Double Road, near the Lalbagh Lake side. If you want to see Lalbagh Lake first, use this gate. Bonsai Garden and Topiary Garden are also very close to Gate No. 3.
• Gate No. 4 – South Gate / Metro Gate: This gate is on Hosur Road side and is just 100 meters from Lalbagh Metro Station (Green Line). If you are coming by Namma Metro, this is the best gate for you. No parking here, but best for metro users.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden Map – Where is What Inside?

Lalbagh map looks confusing at first because it is 240 acres, but it is actually very simple if you understand the center point.

The Glass House is in the center of Lalbagh. Think of Glass House as the center point.

• If Glass House is center, then Rose Garden and Kempegowda Tower are on the North side (near Gate No. 1).
• Lalbagh Lake, Bonsai Garden, Topiary Garden and Peninsular Gneiss Rock are on the East side (near Gate No. 3).
• Lalbagh Nursery and Siddhapura Lake are on the West side (near Gate No. 2).
• Floral Clock and Bandstand are on the South side (near Gate No. 4).

So, if you want to see everything, start from Gate No. 1, go to Glass House, then go East to Lake and Bonsai, then go West to Nursery, then exit from Gate No. 2. This will be 2.5 km walking.

I have added a screenshot of the official Lalbagh map below for your reference. You can save it on your phone before visiting.

Which Gate is Best for You? (My Personal Suggestion)

Don’t follow what other blogs say that Gate No. 1 is best for everyone. It depends on how you are coming.

1. If you are coming by Metro:
Use Gate No. 4 (South Gate / Metro Gate). Lalbagh Metro Station is just 100 meters. Exit from metro Gate A, walk 2 minutes and you are at Gate No. 4. From Gate No. 4 to Glass House is 1.1 km walk inside.

2. If you are coming by Car or Bike:
Use Gate No. 2 (Siddhapura Gate). Why? Because Gate No. 1 parking is full by 9:30 AM on Sunday. I once had to park 500 meters away on road and got a challan. Gate No. 2 parking is big, you will easily get space even on Sunday. Parking fee is Rs. 60 for car, Rs. 30 for bike.

3. If you are a First-Time Visitor and want to see Glass House:
Use Gate No. 1 (Main Gate). From Gate No. 1, Glass House is just 200 meters, 3 minutes walk. Rose Garden is also on the way. This is best for family with kids.

4. If you want to see Lalbagh Lake and Bonsai Garden:
Use Gate No. 3 (Double Road Gate). Lake is just 150 meters from Gate No. 3. Bonsai Garden and Topiary Garden are also 200 meters from this gate.

Lalbagh Map PDF Download – Is it Available?

Many people search for Lalbagh map PDF. There is no official PDF map available on Horticulture Department website, but you can take a photo of the big map board inside Gate No. 1. That board has the full map of Lalbagh with all attractions marked.

I will also add a Google Map screenshot below which shows all 4 gates. You can save it.

FAQs

Q. Which is the main gate of Lalbagh?

Gate No. 1, also called Main Gate or North Gate, near Mavalli, is the main gate. Most people use this gate.

Q. Which gate is nearest to Lalbagh Metro Station?

Gate No. 4 (South Gate) is nearest to Lalbagh Metro Station. Just 100 meters walk from metro exit.

Q. Is there parking at all gates in Lalbagh?

Parking is available at Gate No. 1, 2 and 3. Gate No. 4 has no parking. Gate No. 2 has the biggest parking space.

Q. Can I enter from one gate and exit from another gate in Lalbagh?

Yes, you can enter from any gate and exit from any gate. Your ticket is valid for all gates on same day. For example, you can enter from Gate No. 1 and exit from Gate No. 4 to catch metro.

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