A Unique Great Banyan Tree - Almost 250 Years Old - Howrah.
I went to Howrah along with mom and dad in 2012 for my tonsuring ceremony. After the tonsuring ceremony was completed it was time to explore one of the main city of India that is Howrah, West Bangal were I came across this unique “The Great Banyan Tree” The Great Banyan Tree is located in botanical Garden in Howrah that is known by the name of Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden. The gardens were founded in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd, an army officer of the British East India Company, primarily for the purpose of identifying new plants of commercial value, such as teak, and growing spices for trade. This Banyan tree is said to be 250 year old. When you see this tree from a distance it appears just like a forest however once you step into its shade and see the connection of branches that you realize it is one tree. The area occupied by the tree is about 18,918 square meters (about 1.89 hectares or 4.67 acres) . The present crown of the tree has