Ornamental Horticulture

Llyod Botanic Garden, Darjeeling (West Bengal)

Established in 1878 and situated at an altitude of about 2,100 m MSL in the midst of the Himalayas, is one of the most picturesque botanic gardens of India. The garden was laid by Sir George Kind, donated by William Lloyd. The garden has a total area of 40 acres laid out in beautiful terraces and provided with metallic approach roads. The garden has about 1,800 botanical species representing regions such as Burma, Malaysia, Central Asia, Japan, North and South America, Europe, and Africa.