Empress Botanical Garden Pune Entry Fee
- 20 per person (above 3 yrs)
- 10 for Two Wheeler Parking
- 20 for Car Parking
- 50 for Bus Parking
Empress Botanical Garden Pune Phone
020 2636 1840
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Empress Botanical Garden Pune Address: Near Race Course, Empress Garden, Kavade Mala, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra, 411001, India
A fascinating city, well-known for its diverse cultural heritage and excellent tourist spots, welcome to one of Maharashtra's most popular tourist spots- Pune.
The reign of the Peshwa and Marathas has given Pune some of the most beautifully designed and detailed architectural delights. Also, you cannot overlook the lush greenery and the charming escapades that complete Pune as a city and beckon you to come back for more.
Gifted by the Britishers, one such garden is the Empress Botanical Garden in Pune. It is a 182-year-old garden blessed with the most beautiful collection of flora that is a delight for sore eyes. This old garden's fresh air and serene beauty provide you with a rejuvenating experience.
About the Empress Botanical Garden of Pune
Are you an Anthophile? Yes...No...! Confused!
The Empress Botanical Garden is a popular tourist spot in Pune that will surely make you one.
The gorgeous tall trees and the excellent foliage make you wonder about its history and how it has thrived and survived for more than a century. Take a break from the concrete monuments and quaint cafes and visit the Empress Botanical Garden to enjoy the calmness.
The Empress Botanical Garden is spread over an area of 39 acres. It is named after Queen Victoria who visited the garden when she held the royal mace.
#Trivia: The Empress Botanical Garden is also called the Soldiers Garden as the British officials loved it. They used to spend their leisure time here often.
The Garden has a wide variety of breathtaking flowers and trees. Some rare species present here are around 100 years old. Now isn't that fabulous!
An evening stroll around this garden to explore the shrubs, trees, flora, and most importantly, admire the beauty of the place is a must.
The Palm section of the garden has about 150 species of trees and flowers, out of which 125 are rare and local. There is a section for tropical trees in the Empress Botanical Garden and a small zoo to entertain kids.
The garden is equipped with a section for indoor games for kids and a play area to keep them entertained. You can enjoy the fresh air while the children have a gala time.
The garden has sprawling lawns that make it an ideal spot to enjoy outdoor sports such as football and cricket or enjoy some quiet time practising yoga and meditation. The beautiful lotus pond adds to its charm.
#Trivia: Suresh Pingale, the garden secretary, gave a motto to the garden, "Love birds don't worry, come and sit on our branches", to make the lovers stay away from the eyes of the policemen.
Exhibition in the Empress Botanical Garden
"Buds and Bloom" is a unique flower show at the Empress Botanical Garden in Pune every year. You can enjoy a grand display of flowers and saplings, and it is a must-visit for everyone.
You can witness some of the most spectacular plants, including creepers, crawlers, and bonsais. All the species of saplings have a placard stating the local and scientific name and a general description of the plant— where it can be planted and the weather conditions in which it can prevail.
If you are a gardening enthusiast, this exhibition will be a great investment of time and expand your knowledge. The icing on the cake is to take one or two saplings with you and create your small garden at home.
#Trivia: In 2017, Basant Utsav was organized at The Empress Garden by Bangiya Sanskriti Samsad to showcase their culture. They even planted a few plants and trees here.
Image Gallery of Empress Botanical Garden Pune
History of the Empress Botanical Garden
The landowner of the Empress Botanical Garden is Sardar Vithalrao Purandhare. General Finjer formerly maintained it.
In 1838, the government took over the maintenance of the garden. In 1845, Sir Charles Napier was handed the responsibility of the Empress Botanical Garden, and it was then renamed from the Soldiers Garden to the Garden of Dr Don.
Empress Botanical garden was named in honour of Queen Victoria, who was titled the then Empress of India.
In 1892, the government of Bombay took over the responsibility and handed the maintenance of this botanical beauty to the Agri-Horticulture Society of Western India.
Since then, they have been the caretakers of this garden.
Location of the Garden
The Empress Botanical Garden is present in the Kavade Mala area near Ghorpadi. It is right across the Pune Race Course, near the Southern Command of India.
Entry fee and timings of the Empress Botanical Garden
All adults and children above 3 years are charged an entry fee of ₹20/-. The garden also has a parking fee of ₹10/- for two-wheelers, ₹20/- for cars, and ₹50/- for the bus.
The Empress Botanical Garden opens at 9.30 in the morning and closes at 6.30 in the evening.
Best time to visit the Empress Botanical Garden in Pune
Pune winters' ever soothing and pleasant weather is the best time to visit Pune. You will surely not want the hot and humid summers or the wet rains to spoil your trip.
The blooming Empress Botanical Garden looks jaw-droppingly beautiful in the winters when temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius. You can enjoy different flowers in full bloom during this time.
How to reach the Empress Botanical Garden?
Taking the Akluj-Phule Nagar Road and Prince of Wales Road, the Empress Botanical Garden is just a 3 minute drive by car.
The garden is just about 3 kms from the Pune railway station, and you can easily reach it here by cab.
You can reach Pune via rail, air, or road as it has great connectivity to all country cities. You can even book a private cab from top car rental companies in Pune and visit all the popular tourist places in Pune.
If you are looking for some respite from the overbearing concrete structures of Pune, there is nothing like visiting the Empress Botanical Garden. Pack your bags and book a Pune tour package with us to take a mesmerizing trip to the most beautiful city of Maharashtra, Pune. With Pune Tourism, a division of Holidays DNA you can visit the gorgeous architectural delights to quaint gardens and verdant mountains of Pune. To know more about our offerings, please fill the Contact Us form.
