Baldha Garden
বলধা গার্ডেন
A small, walled old botanical garden in Wari, full of rare plants and quiet corners.
At a glance
- Where
- Dhaka district, Dhaka division
- Entry / cost
- Small ticket
- Best time
- spring (Feb–Mar), monsoon (Jun–Jul) and winter (Dec–Jan)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
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Baldha Garden was laid out in Wari by a zamindar of Baldha, Narendra Narayan Roy Chowdhury, and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the country. Its few acres hold hundreds of plant species, including rare water lilies, orchids, cacti and old trees, many brought from abroad. It is now run as a unit of the National Botanical Garden. Few Dhaka visitors know it is there, which is exactly its charm.
How to get there
Rickshaw from Gulistan, Motijheel or Wari to the garden gate in Wari.
Good to know
Go in the morning when it is cooler and quiet. Pair it with Rose Garden Palace a few minutes away.
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Common questions
Where is Baldha Garden?
Baldha Garden is in Dhaka district, Dhaka division, Bangladesh.
How do you get to Baldha Garden?
Rickshaw from Gulistan, Motijheel or Wari to the garden gate in Wari.
How much does it cost to visit Baldha Garden?
Small ticket.
When is the best time to visit Baldha Garden?
The best time is spring (Feb–Mar), monsoon (Jun–Jul) and winter (Dec–Jan). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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