Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is one of the most visited gardens in Bangalore, the foundation of which was laid down by Hyder Ali, the Emperor of Mysore and later completed by his son Tipu Sultan. It is said that Tipu Sultan brought trees and plants from Persia, Afghanistan and France, to add beauty to Lalbagh Botanical Gardens of Bangalore. A tower erected by Kempe Gowda is surrounded by the gardens.
Located at a distance of 4 kilometers from MG Road, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens houses 1000 varieties of flora. The Glass House designed on the style of London's Crystal Palace located inside the garden is another added feature of the garden.

Lalbagh Botanical Gardens covers an area of 2400-acre and it is known for its largest collection of rare plants in India. This garden also houses also the first lawn clock of the country.
Lal Bagh Rock, an oldest rock formation is another attraction of the garden which is believed to be 3000 million years old. The garden is sparsely designed with lawns, flowerbeds, lotus pools and fountains. In the Independence and Republic days, flower extravaganzas are organized here.