Lal Bagh

Bagh Botanical Garden is a well known botanical garden in Bangalore, India The garden was commissioned by the ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali.
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Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanical garden and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. The garden today houses over 1000 species of flora which include rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass House, modelled along London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in this 2400 acre park. Bi-annual flower shows attracting participants from all over India is held in the Glass House. In July, 2003 it was decded that the Department of Horticulture and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) would jointly take up the development of Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens.

The structure was completely renovated and inaugurated by SM Krishna on Jan 15, 2004. Renovation details:

* Cost Rs 5 crore
* Renovation time 3 months
* Glass: 60,000 tonnes, 3505 unbreakable panes
* 1,000 sq mtrs of galvanised steel
* The 2.75 sq mts Glass House sandblasted using 75 microns of Zinc Chromide to prevent rusting.
* 325 gutters constructed along the eduges to drain out water.
* Silicon gel 1,577 litres
* Foundation stone laid by Diwan of Mysore Sir Mirza Ismail restored
* 75 lunx of illumination work done and special lighting that saves 40% energy put up inside
* New benches made of cast iron with wooden frames constructed