The Agri-Horticultural Garden

Owned by the Agri-Horticultural Society of India, the Agri-Horticultural Garden is accounted amongst the prominent parks in Kolkata. The park is known for its fabulous collection of trees, plants and vast green meadows. The royal family of Darbhanga gifted a greenhouse to the garden that has been named as Darbhanga House where several indoor plants are nurtured. The rose garden houses more than 250 varieties of roses whereas the William Carey Xero Garden is where visitors can see different varieties of xerophytes, including cactuses and succulent plants. Visitors can even spot more than 50 varieties of orchids in the Orchidarium and a huge collection of herbal medicinal plants at Bhesaj Udyan. Towards the south-western side of the garden lies the beautiful Japanese-style garden with waterfall. There is also a Pergola and an orchard within the premises. From the florist shop and nurseries, visitors can buy saplings, flowers, fruits and others to take back home as souvenirs.