Republic Day Flower show – Lalbagh Jan 2016

Republic Day “National Flower Festival” on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of
Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel
1865-2015

Organized by
Department of Horticulture
and
The Mysore Horticulture Society
Lalbagh

Special Attractions of the Show

At Glass House.
A Floral tribute to Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel.
On the 150th birth centenary celebrations of G.H Krumbiegel, floral designs with attractive flowers and different varieties, grown in pots an designs with attractive flowers of different varieties, grown in pots and arranged over 120 x 410 sq.ft area at the centre of Glasshouse, will captivate the visitors. A statue of Krumbiegel is placed close to the entrance of Lalbagh and the surroundings of the statue is decked with rare flowers in a captivating way. Lily, anthurium, Orchids, Calla Lily, and rare leaf plants are used.


Floral Replica of Krumbiegel’s House.
A Floral replica of the house of Krumbiegel, located in Lohmen (Near Dresden), Germany, where he spent his childhood, is created. The structure measures 30x25ft width and 25ft height. The house is being decked with over 2,60,000 flowers consisting of Petunia, Dianthus, Begonia, Geranium, Calanchu, Chrysanthemum. etc.,

Flower Trees.
Four flower trees each measuring 17ft height is on display with more than 300 poincettia flowers in different colours are used.
 Floral Heart.
Three flora hearts measuring 13,14 and 15 feet height is created using 50,000 pot grown petunia flowers.
Floral Domes.
Floral Domes of different sizes, decorated with more than 5,000 flowers comprising Petunia, Begonia, Orchids, Dianthus etc.,
Facilities and Guidelines:

Vehicle entry and parking
Public vehicles are not allowed inside lalbagh during the show
Only school buses and vehicles are allowed through Double Road Gate and can be parked at parking area near Dr.M.H.Marigowda Memorial Hall

Visitors can park vehicles at multi storey car park located at Shantinagar Bus Stand Complex.
Visitors coming from J.C.road can park vehicles at the BBMP Multi-storey car park located in J.C Road.
Parking facility for two wheelers has been arranged at ‘Al-Ameen’ college grounds located between Lalbagh Main Gate and double Road Entrance.

Vehicles can also be parked at HOPCOMPS premises near double road gate.

Cloak room
facility is available at all 4 entrances of Lalbagh
There is no food court inside Lalbagh
Mobiles and cameras can be used in all places of Lalbagh
Entry tickets are sold at all entry points (Lalbagh Main Gate, Double Road Gate, Siddapura Gate, Basavanagudi Gate – from 9am to 6pm

Entrance
Fee:
Normal days
on 16th,18th to 23rd and 25th January 2016
Adults : Rs.50/-
Children: Rs. 10/-
Holidays:
on 17th, 24th and 26th January 2016
Adults : Rs.60/-
Children: Rs. 10/-
Republic Day “National Flower Festival”
from
16th to 26th January 2016

Green Galatta: A workshop on plants

One with Nature

Hamsah Organic Farm and Sustainable Living: Free The Mangoes

Madiwala Kere Habba: Madivala Lake

 

A day to celebrate, learn and have fun on the Lakeside and understand the importance to our society and ecosystem. Please join in. List of events is as follows

Bird Watching Session - BngBirds
Sketching - Pencil Jammers
Cycling around the lake - Social Virus
Working with the Hands using Clay - Snehadhara Foundation
Talk on Waste Management - Kasa Mukta
Lake Talk
Photography contest
Story Telling- Snehadhara Foundation
Hoop Rolling
Community Dance- Snehadhara Foundation
Music

Neralu Bangalore Tree Festival

 


 SCHEDULE

Neralu 2015 is here and is more exciting this year. The festival opens at Doddamavalli Katte on 7th of February at 7:30 AM. Talks, workshops and performances happen at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) on the 7th and 8th of February, while Bal Bhavan preps for the fun, grand finale on the 14th of February. Walks come right to your neighbourhood with a special celebration at MN Krishna Rao Park. Check our map to pick the walk that’s closest to you. Prior registrations for Workshops and Walks are absolutely necessary. Please register here: http://neralu.in/register.

 

The Banyan Tree Festival

 The program 'The Banyan Tree Festival' has the following to offer:

Organic food festival
Kite making and kite flying
Music and cultural program - finale is sitar recital by well known sitarist Shri. Vidur Mahajan.
Photo exhibition and sale (facebook.com/vismayaforcause)
Story telling for children and adults
Paper bags making
Organic terrace gardening
Solid waste management
Expert talks
and loads of fun....


The program expects visitors from schools, special schools, social organizations and corporates. This is being organized by Nav Prabhuthi Trust supported by Rotary Bangalore West.

Lalbagh Flower Show: Jan 2015 (courtesy: The Hindu)

This year, you don’t have to get caught in the rush at the entry gates when you head to Lalbagh for the 201st Republic Day Flower Show from January 17 to 26.

For the first time, you can book entry tickets online (www.lalbaghflowershow.in). “Those who buy the tickets online will receive an SMS alert and the receipt via email,” an official said.

The entry tickets cost Rs. 40 (adults), Rs. 10 (children), Rs. 50 (adults) on holidays. Entry is free for schoolchildren on January 24 and 26.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the flower show on January 17.

This year’s Glass House attraction is a replica of the Red Fort (50ft length and 28ft height) made from three lakh Dutch roses. In honour of U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to New Delhi, the Statue of Liberty will be recreated using a variety of flowers.

The total expenditure for this year’s show, which would use over 200 varieties of flowers and 20,000 pots for decoration, was Rs. 1.3 crore, said S.P. Shadakshariswamy, Director of Horticulture.

The Department of Horticulture and the Mysore Horticultural Society expect a footfall of over five lakh and a profit of Rs. 48 lakh.

Vehicles will not be allowed inside Lalbagh. Parking arrangements will be made at Shantinagar Bus Station and BBMP’s multi-storeyed parking area. Security arrangements at Lalbagh include a drone camera, metal detectors, hidden cameras and 40 CCTV cameras.

Cubs of Cubbon

Screening a Science Movie – “Grand Canyon – The Hidden Secrets”

Sasyotsava (Nursery Mela)

The Golden Jubilee of  The Nurserymen Co-operative Society, Lalbagh, Bangalore

on View from 10th, 11th and 12th October 2014

9:30am to 6:30pm
Tickets Rs.10 per Head
Venue
Glass House
Lalbagh
Bangalore

Under the Stars : A 'Sleep out Rough' Event !!

Lalbagh Independence Day Flower Show 2014

The Grand Lalbagh Independence Day Flower Show 2014 to be conducted from 8th August till 15th August 2014 by the Department of Horticulture and the Mysore Horticulture Society.

This Independence day flower show is going to be much bigger and grandeur as this is also the 200th Flower show of the garden. More than 20,000 flower plants belonging to several flora are getting ready to provide visual feast to the visitors.

For every flower show Lalbagh comes up with a unique theme, and for this grand occasion Mysore Palace or Shivapura’s Satyagraha Soudha is going to be the theme of the flower show. A decision regarding the same will be taken by the officials soon.

To mark the 200th flower show, 200 several rare pictures of the earlier flower shows and garden will also be displayed during the event. More than a million footfalls are expected for this flower show and the parking facilities and security measures are getting taken accordingly.

Events at Kaikondrahalli Lake

Kaikondrahalli Lake spread over 48 acres, 23 guntas on Sarjapur Road, is a bio-diverse ecosystem. Lake works are funded by BBMP, managed by MAPSAS trust and supported by the surrounding communities.

Will have two events, approved by the Lake Monitoring Committee, at the lake on Saturday 15th March at 4.30pm.

1)Anitha Supreeth and Priya Mani will conduct a story session followed by a small game for kids 3 to 10 years old. This will be held at the amphitheatre.

2) Rashmi Hari and Parvathy Eshwaran will lead a Nature Photography Tour starting at the gate opposite Kusum Delux Hotel. Kids above the age of 10 will have to come with their own cameras and they will be led around the lake to shoot pictures. Each kid will choose their best click and caption it. The pictures along with their caption will be uploaded onto this Facebook page.

Bengaluru tree festival. Feb 8-9, 2014

As citizens of Bangalore / Bengaluru, many of us have come together to celebrate the wide diversity, aesthetics, functionality, ecology, histories and our memories of our city’s trees. The trees of Bangalore through their presence on our city’s avenues, parks and neighbourhoods are silent yet vital aspects of our urban lives. This ever growing city has moved away from a garden city tag to be re-branded the IT city. Yet, as Bangaloreans, we want to revisit the garden days and ways that are tied to our histories and identities and help us relate to our city’s special trees. This celebration and tribute to Bengaluru’s Trees has been christened NERALU.

NERALU, meaning shade in Kannada is a descriptive metaphor for the Tree festival and indicates what trees have meant to so many citizens of Bengaluru. We share historical, cultural and ecological stories and experiences because of trees that enrich our urban existence. NERALU is a way in which this can be celebrated, shared and reflected upon.

Storytelling, Talks, Workshops, Storytelling Sessions, Performances, Art exhibition, Photography, Film Screenings, Tree Walks and other activities has been organized.
Registrations starts on 3rd Feb, 2014 for Walks and Workshops.

Schedule : http://neralu.in/schedule/
8th & 9th, February 2014

Venue:
Bal Bhavan
Venkatappa Art Gallery
&
Queen’s statue, Cubbon Park

Screening a Science Movie – The Private life of Plants Growing

Ride for a Cause : Saving forests & wildlife

Bangalore Rd350 Club is riding for spreading the message of saving forests and saving wildlife. Yamaha Riders Club - India will be joining this noble ride along with another 15+ biking clubs sharing the same thoughts of conservation.

It will be a short ride within the city premises ending at Bannerghatta zoo. Every rider is expected to contribute  whatever amount s/he is comfortable with financially which will be used to contribute to one of the many tasks that the zoo works on.

PLEASE JOIN THIS RIDE !

Starting Point : Press Club, Cubbon Park
Time : 0800 hrs
Date : 27Oct2013

Please keep a watch at the event where we will soon announce the route map and the starting point.

Basic Requirements
============

- All bikes are welcome. Please tank up before the ride.
- All documents like Insurance, Smart Card and Driving License in place
- Basic riding gear which at least includes a helmet, proper shoes, full pant and a jacket. Armored Jacket, Gloves and Knee guard is encouraged.
- Pillions, if any, will also have to stick to the basic riding gear requirements. Armored Jacket, Gloves and Knee guard is recommended.

Those who are without adequate riding gear will be advised to continue with their own ride.

NOTE : NO RASH RIDING WILL BE TOLERATED. We are here to ride together and not race together. People interested in racing are requested to skip this one. We will definitely ride respecting the rider around us. This is an independent event not "owned" by anyone. We do not take responsibility of any uncalled for incidents during the tenure of the event.

Urban Krishi Mela and National Seminar - On Urban Horticulture and Organic Roof-Top Gardening

A joint effort by the University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore and Garden City Farmers (founded 3 years ago by Dr. B.N. Viswanath, an organization which is known for its passionate pursuit of its mission towards promoting Organic Urban Horticulture, especially Organic Roof-Top Gardening - represented by the popular fb group - Organic Terrace Gardening) - on the 27th and 28th of October 2013.

The Urban Krishi Mela, the first of its kind in the country is being organized with the commendable purpose of sowing the seeds of transformation in the mind set of urbanites to use their spaces for the betterment of their health and their surroundings and thus working towards building a conscientious urban community.

This national level seminar will consist of Paper presentations, Poster Presentations, exhibits and field visits. In addition, it will have a mela with variety of stalls.

The mela is free for visitors. Should you wish to participate as a delegate, you will need to register.

 Sun Oct 27 2013 at 10:00 am University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India  

Wild South India Ride

The south Indian sub continent is home to more than 500 species of mammals, 1225 different varieties of Birds, 1600 types of reptiles and amphibians and about 57,000 species of insects. India harbours about 60% of the World's Tiger population out of which around 25 percent is covered by south India and the rest by the whole of India.

South India has a picturesque landscape and is a photographer's and wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. Some of the amazing wildlife seen in the sanctuaries, parks and the forests are the protected leopards and the Tigers, antelopes , deer, bison and a large Elephant population. Numerous varieties of birds can be seen in these forests, prominent among them the Serpent Eagle, the Malabar Trogon and the pied hornbill.

We have tie-ups with prominent places of stay at the wildlife sanctuaries, and local arrangements for forest safaris. We would be taking our Motorcycle tourists to each destination, and then they can ride with the forest guards in their vehicles, or take guided treks, taking in the varied wildlife of each forest. "Tiger Luck" to all of them!

Given the number of wildlife sanctuaries, successive Wild South India Rides would offer very different experiences to people. Out first offering of this series of rides is as follows:

Total distance: 1200 kms

Places covered en-route:

Bannerghatta Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Shettihalli wildlife sanctuary, Nagarhole National Park, Kabini Reservoir, Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, BhavaniSagar Dam, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

To participate, please message on FaceBook or drop us a mail at contact@motondege.com. 
You can get in touch with us at +818884800013 / +918884900013.

Its time to go camping again!!

On popular demand, we are having the camping experience again. So make sure you block your
calendars today!

Experience the rustic charm of camping under the stars…..
Soak in the beauty and grace of an exotic dance form in the lap of nature….....
Observe the process of pickling bound to tickle your taste buds….
Bond with other travellers over a delicious barbeque & bonfire…..

Best of all - Experience all of this and much more in an environment that guarantees the excitement
of camping minus the perils. Because at F5, we understand you, the New Woman. And you can be
rest assured that you are in safe hands right till you head home, refreshed!
F5, in association with Linger Leisure, comes up with its second edition of camping for first –time
lady campers!

DATES: November 30th and Decmebr 1st
Destination: Somewhere near Tumkur, about a couple of hours drive from Bangalore.
So, is this an adventure experience? Not really. We will be camping, not in the wilderness, but in a
safe yet nature-friendly environment. To be precise, inside a mango grove!
So, is this only for young girls? NO. It is open to all ladies young at heart and fairly fit. You should
be able to sleep inside a tent. Not to worry, there is some basic bedding available inside the tent to
keep you comfortable. Of course, women who want to come with men/children/pets, please excuse
us this time.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY (only for official purposes. We repeat - we believe in amazing experiences
more than amazing itineraries!

DAY 1 – NOVEMBER 30th, 2013
Leave from Bangalore to the camp at 6 30 AM. After breakfast, visit a few offbeat attractions en
route and reach by lunch time. Treat yourself to a wholesome lunch. Relax. Evening is with campfire
(weather permitting) and some F5 activities to help you bond with your fellow travellers better.
Overnight in the weather-proof, cosy and super-comfortable tents!

DAY 2 – DECEMBER 1st, 2013
Go on a soft trek around the village/hillock, early in the morning. Come back for a wholesome
breakfast. Read a book or go for a swim. Visit a pickling factory nearby and understand the
interesting process. Have lunch and doze off. Start back to Bangalore after tea, around 4 PM. Head
home refreshed!
Exact itinerary, pick-up/drop-off points, timings, guidelines for the trip etc. will be communicated a
few days before the trip.

PRICE: Rs. 4500/-
For bookings, call us on 948 395 4345. Or write to us at hello@f5escapes.com

INCLUSIONS:
1. Transportation to and fro from Bangalore. Pick-up points to be decided a couple of days before
the trip.
2. Shared accommodation in clean, comfortable and sturdy tents. 2 ladies share a tent.
3. Day 1– All meals and 2 doses of caffeine. The campsite has an open kitchen, so feel free to request
for snacks or that extra cup of coffee! Day 2 – Breakfast and lunch and again, 2 doses of caffeine.
4. The F5 experiences and activities, of course! We don’t have ANY hidden charges.

EXCLUSIONS
As usual, personal expenses and any extra meals/stuff/add-ons you request.
We will try to service your requests to the best of our ability, but for some reason, if it doesn’t work
out, kindly bear with us. We promise we will better ourselves!

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION
Upto 7 days prior prior to the date of commencement of trip – 25% deducted and 75% refunded as
cash.
Upto 2 days/48 hours prior to the date of commencement of trip – 50% deducted and rest refunded
as cash.
Last day intimation/no show – 70% deducted and 30% is retained as credit voucher. This is mainly to
encourage you to join our other trips! Cool, isn’t it?
In case of a natural/man-made calamity at the destination on the planned dates, we may have to
cancel the trip. In that case we will hold your reservation and accommodate you in our upcoming
trips.
IMPORTANT:
***** Our tours are non-smoking and non-alcoholic. Do go through our FAQ section to know more
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