Lalbagh Flower Show 2025 In August: Over 35,000 Blooms, 1 Million Guests Expected For Independence Day

The Department of Horticulture is making all necessary arrangements for the 218th Fruit and Flower Show at Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

This year's exhibition will feature a theme based on the lives of Queen Kittur Chennamma and freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna. Scheduled from August 7 to August 18, the event aims to offer an environmental lesson at Lalbagh, which is considered the nature hub of the Silicon City.

Highlights of the Fruit and Flower Show:

Theme: The story of Kittur Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna's fight against British rule will be depicted through floral installations.

Use of Flowers: More than 35,000 flowers of over 100 varieties will be used, sourced not only from local Lalbagh growers but also from Kashmir, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Wayanad.

Expected Crowd: While 7 lakh people attended last year's show, this year the number is expected to cross 1 million visitors.

Entry Fee:

Weekdays: ₹80 for adults, ₹30 for children below 12 years.

Weekends: ₹100 for adults, ₹50 for children.

Students: Free entry if wearing school uniforms.

Metro Services:

Every 6 minutes on weekdays and every 3 minutes on weekends.

Additional Facilities:

Parking

Drinking water

Online registration

New Nature Walk Project at Cubbon Park:

For the first time, the Department of Horticulture has launched guided nature walks at Cubbon Park, starting July 27, to be held every Saturday and Sunday.

Nature Walk Highlights:

Guides: A team of 10 environmental experts has been appointed. One guide will be assigned per group of 30 participants.

Languages: Information will be provided in Kannada and English.

Content: Guides will explain the significance of ancient and unique trees in Cubbon Park and the importance of the environment.

Ticket Prices: ₹200 for adults, ₹50 for children.

Registration: Available online.

This initiative aims to raise public awareness about the environment and ancient trees.