There are many rare exotic and indigenous trees are grown and preserved in the garden.
It has been renovated with latest play equipment's and beautiful fountain.
Keep your green garden low maintenance.
Fun programs for adults, children and families.
About us
This botanical garden preserves many rare exotic and native trees. These include the tall 'White Siris' (Kinai), a 250 to 300-year-old Banyan tree, Baobab, Cannonball Tree (Kailaspati), Brownea, and Christmas Tree. There are about 180 species of trees in this garden. The management continuously strives to enhance the garden's richness through planned annual tree-planting campaigns. The garden is a haven for giant vines (Lianas). Watching the 'Malu' vine (Bauhinia vahlii), covered in dense branches and fragrant white flowers, is a delightful experience. The 'Piluk' vine, which produces white flowers and red fruits, and the 'Garambi' (Entada rheedii), known for having the largest pods and seeds, are special features here. The white-flowered 'Madhavi-lata' and the massive 'Jewel Vine' are true jewels of the garden. Botany students, nature lovers, and children frequently visit to enjoy this natural beauty.
Since 1987!
Sir John Malcolm, the then Governor of the Bombay Presidency, established 'The Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India' in 1830.
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Ten years later, the 'Rani Bagh' (Byculla) was established in Mumbai under the same organization. In 1853, a Botanical Garden was established in Kirkee (Khadki). For many years, the society's operations were overseen by various committees. Later, Dr. C. D. Deshmukh and Sardar Mudaliar supervised the garden.
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Sir Jamsetji Jeejeebhoy established the 'Bund Garden', which featured a jogging track and species of exotic birds. During Queen Victoria's visit to India, the garden was named 'Empress Botanical Garden' in her honor. In 1892, 'The Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India' took over the management of the Empress Garden.
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Currently, this garden is run entirely on its own resources, receiving no financial aid from the government.
Annual Events
Every year, a 'Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Exhibition' is held in the garden. The main objective is to provide various plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables for public observation and study, thereby fostering love and awareness for nature. Last year, about 1,00,000 people visited this exhibition. Many stalls are set up to sell saplings, seeds, and gardening tools. Additionally, sections like the Bonsai exhibition, flower arrangement, and nature photography are the main attractions of the exhibition.
Philosophy
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help."
– Jame Stevens
