Loading...Baldha Garden, located in the Wari area of Dhaka, is a historic garden created by Zamindar Narayan Chandra Chowdhury. In the early 1930s, he planted various types of flowers and plants from different countries around the world in this garden. Baldha Garden is essentially a museum of plants and flowers. In fact, it originally had a small museum with several metal sculptures. Just as the garden houses a variety of plants from both home and abroad, many famous individuals from around the world also visited Baldha Garden.
The people of Dhaka still hold great interest in Baldha Garden. The famous poet Rabindranath Tagore also visited Baldha Garden, during which he gave Bengali names to many foreign flowers found in the garden. Baldha Garden is located in the Wari area of Dhaka and is one of the most famous gardens in the city.
The garden’s owner was Narendranarayan Ray Chowdhury, the Zamindar of Baldha, located in the present-day Gazipur district. In 1909, he established Baldha Garden on 3.38 acres of land, which also served as his country house. Narendranarayan also founded a family museum in the garden, which became a cultural center for the high society of Dhaka. Regular music and dance gatherings were held there. It is believed that the garden was named after the place, Baldha.
He created two gardens: the first one named “Saiki,” followed by the second one, “Sibli.” The garden is divided into two parts by a wide road. Upon entering, the Shankhand-Pukur (Shell Pond) is on the left side, with plenty of space around it for sitting and relaxing. There is a stone staircase leading to the water, where many people dip their feet in the water while chatting.
Adjacent to the Shankhand Pukur is a two-story house called ‘Joy House.’ The iron staircase leading to the second floor is part of the old structure, with an open veranda on three sides. The atmosphere is perfect for relaxing in the fresh air of nature.
Today, Baldha Garden is a satellite unit of the National Botanical Garden. The garden houses around 18,000 plants from 800 species, including a rich collection of both domestic and foreign plants.
The garden features a large collection of rare and endangered plants, including a vast variety of orchids, aquatic plants like water lilies, blue lotuses, yellow lotuses, and Amazon lilies. The lily has thick, sturdy leaves that can reach over two meters in diameter, and the flowers bloom at night.
The Cactus House contains a fascinating collection of different types of Foonimansa trees, and there is also an extensive collection of rare palm species. Additionally, there are various types of vines, shrubs, medicinal plants, and ornamental trees.
The garden is home to rare plants such as Sharadmalika, Latijaba, Kananga, Konak Sudha, Kantak Lata, Papyrus, Dhoopgach, White Shimul, Hing, Uvaria, Rupelia, Cordia, Anjan, Garshinga, Okrocarpus, Portlandia, and Olia, among others.
Baldha Garden offers facilities for art exhibitions and student research in the Saiki section. Students can apply in advance for a free visit to the garden.
Ticket Counter:
The ticket counter is located to the left of the main gate. No need to stand in line for tickets, but on government holidays or special occasions, you may need to wait in line during the afternoon. The ticket price is the same for everyone: 15 Taka. Children under 2 years of age do not require a ticket. Fridays and Saturdays tend to have larger crowds, especially in the afternoon.
Opening Hours:
The garden is open every day from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:20 PM. The garden is open to everyone.
How to Reach:
If you are traveling from Jatrabari or any nearby area, take bus number 8 (Gabtoli Paribahan), Balaka Sitting Service, or bus number 36 (Ark Paribahan) to the capital super market. From there, walk down Hatkhola Road for about five minutes to reach Baldha Garden.
Alternatively, you can take a rickshaw from Gulistan to Baldha Garden for 30-40 Taka.
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