Llyod Botanical Garden

Llyod Botanical Garden Attractions

Llyod Botanical Garden is famous amongst nature lovers and botanists since it houses an Orchidarium that has some 2,500 orchids on display and showcases some 50 varieties. Rare and endemic orchids found in the Singalila Ridge are also preserved here. There is also a separate section that has an amazing collection of 150 cactus and succulent plant species. The mountainous woody plant Cotoneaster which bears bunches of red berries and is native to Ireland and the UK can also be seen in abundance in the Llyod Botanical Garden.

There is also a Rock Garden located here at Lloyds Botanical garden known as Sir John Anderson Garden. Another unique thing at Llyod Botanical Garden is the two living fossil trees that have been brought from China. You will see a tree Ginko Biloba of pre-historical time. There is a sanctuary created with old Himalayan Cherries. It's a place where you can relax and have a great peaceful time. Take a stroll through the rolling green meadow amidst the vibrant exotic plant of the Himalayan region and learn more about the flora of Darjeeling while visiting Llyod Botanical Garden.

Llyod Botanical Garden Location

Llyod Botanical Garden is located at Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling. Llyod Botanical Garden is just below the Eden Sanatorium or the Saheed Durga Mall District Hospital. It is just a short walking distance away from the Chowk Bazaar cab stand, which is Darjeeling's primary market hub on the lower level. You can also get there by taking Victoria Road.

Darjeeling Botanical Garden Timings & Entry Fee

The timings of Darjeeling Botanical Garden are as follows- It opens at 8 am and closes at around 4 pm. Expect from Monday, the garden remains open 6 days a week. As per the entry fee is concerned, it is 20 rupees per person. If you are a student with an ID Card, the admission fee is just 5 rupees. However, entry was free until 2018. The collected funds will be used towards the development, research, and maintenance of this botanical garden. There are four gates to enter the botanical garden. At each of these gates, there is a ticket counter.

Best Time to Visit Llyod Botanical Garden

Carpeted with flowers of Rhododendron, Geranium, Magnolia, and Cotoneaster, the garden gets covered with different hues of nature with the arrival of spring making it one of the most favorable times to visit Llyod Botanical Garden to relish the color riot of different flowers. You can explore this Botanical Garden and other attractions with our pocket-friendly Darjeeling Holiday Packages.