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[#1] Lake The park has a 40acre waterbody deep inside. Walk up to its edges, through any of the trails inside the garden. There is an artificial waterfall (fountain)

[#2]Bonsai Garden The park has over 700 varieties of bonsai plants specimens on display. This is a star attraction, especially during the flower shows.

[#3] Glass House Probably the most iconic structure of the garden is this century old glass house, a pavilion made of cast iron structure and glass panels.

[#4] Flower Clock For loang, this has been boasted as the only flower clock in the country. This 7feet dia clock set on the lawn is decorated with flowering plants as the dial engravings.

[#5] Lalbagh Rock This monolith is one of the oldest exposed surface on earth, you can walk upon! The formation in the form of a gentle slope of 3,000 million years old (& exposed continuously). This is a National Geological Monument.

[#6] Kempegowda Watchtower Atop the the rocky formation is the pavilion, called Kempegowda Watchtower. This was one of the four boundaries point of the city during AD 1577, when commissioned. Today the city has expanded beyond these these 4 cardinal landmarks.

[#7] Statues and Architectural attractions Park kas a plethora of architectural features and statues of the historic figures. The most prominent is the statue of Chamarajendra Wodeyar, the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore.

While at Lal bagh, you can pick up seeds, saplings, fertilizers and flower pots apart from full grown plants of course; if you reside in the city. If you are from out of town visiting the garden, you can always make the most of the views, and spend an entire day relaxing here. It is a pretty large area to cover by foot, and vehicles are not allowed beyond the parking lot – it may be a good idea to take the guided tour of the park at first and then head out on foot to the spots you thought you found interesting.

If you are a photography buff, make sure you get to the park early enough. Around 8 in the morning is a beautiful time in the Lal Bagh park, with a hint of a due still on the leaves. A mild drizzle can bring the park alive like nothing else. If it is photography you are looking for, this is thankfully one of the few places in India that they do not hassle you about carrying a camera. Entry fee is just a few Indian rupees, and more than anything else you may want to plan on comfortable packing for your camera and tripod if you have one. The long walks can tire you quickly when you have equipment to carry, however beautiful the views might be.

If you stay not too far from the park, it is a darn good idea to put on your jogging gear and go for a run around the lake inside Lal Bagh. This is really relaxing especially when you are out in the early morning while the air is still as fresh as it should be. With adequate benches and refreshment stalls at vantage points in the park, you can get a breather when you need one.

A picnic with the family is also a fine idea at Lal Bagh. Do remember that Bangalore city is quite fond of unplanned drizzles! Carrying an umbrella inside the park can be a necessity, especially if you have photographic equipment.

[#tip]When you do decide to spend a day at the park, recommend you take the entire day if your schedule allows it. The park is large enough to discover in parts over the course of a whole day, especially if you are a nature buff.

Let the work garden not befool you! Exploring Lalbag is an exhausting activity, as you'll be walking many kilometers to explore this place. And then, you’d probably be too tired to do anything else after you’ve done all that walking anyway!

[#car] There's parking space near the entrance.

[#metro] Take the the metro train (Purple Line) to the Lalbagh station. This station is on the southwest entrance.