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National Botanical Garden

Botanic Garden of Indian Republic

Also Known As · BGIR · NOIDA Botanical Garden

Noida, Uttar Pradesh · garden

A 165-acre national botanical garden by the metro — glasshouse, cactus house, fruit and medicinal sections and a bird-rich lake, a calm green lung in Noida.

Closed SundayEntry Fee: Free EntryMonday–Saturday, generally 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (hours vary by source); closed Sundays and public holidays

The Botanic Garden of Indian Republic (BGIR) is a green surprise in the heart of Noida — a sprawling 165-acre national botanical garden right beside the Botanical Garden metro interchange, run by the Botanical Survey of India as a centre for plant conservation, research and education. Created after India's commitments at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and functional from 2002, it is far more than a park: it is a living collection of over 10,500 plants of some 900 species gathered from more than twenty states.

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Where to Eat Nearby

Nearby Vegetarian Eats

Bikanervala, Botanical Garden metro

0.3 km away
casual

Pure-vegetarian chaat, thalis and sweets

Haldiram's, Sector 18

3.5 km away
casual

Pure-vegetarian North and South Indian and chaat

Sagar Ratna, Sector 18

3.5 km away
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Pure-vegetarian South Indian dosas and idlis

About

The Botanic Garden of Indian Republic (BGIR) is a green surprise in the heart of Noida — a sprawling 165-acre national botanical garden right beside the Botanical Garden metro interchange, run by the Botanical Survey of India as a centre for plant conservation, research and education.

  • Created after India's commitments at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and functional from 2002, it is far more than a park: it is a living collection of over 10,500 plants of some 900 species gathered from more than twenty states.
  • For visitors, though, it is simply a large, calm, beautifully green place to spend a morning.
  • The garden is laid out in themed sections — medicinal plants, economic plants, a fruit garden, a woodland green belt, and a glasshouse conservatory with a cactus-and-succulent house, a fern house and orchids — threaded with shaded paths and dotted with nurseries and a lake that draws birds.
  • It is one of the best spots in Noida for a quiet nature walk, birdwatching or photography, and a genuine ex-situ refuge for India's threatened and endemic plants, so there is a gentle learning to it as well as leafy peace.
  • For vegetarian travellers Sector 18 nearby is full of pure-veg options — Bikanervala right by the metro, Haldiram's and Sagar Ratna among them.

Practical notes

it is a government research garden, open Monday to Saturday, roughly 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays and public holidays; entry is nominal to free (confirm at the gate). Come by metro — Botanical Garden station is a two-minute walk. Do not confuse it with the separate Noida Sector 38A city park; this is the national BGIR. Carry water in summer as the paths are long and open. Allow one to two hours; it is one of the few genuinely restful green escapes in busy Noida, and its metro-side location makes it an easy, low-effort add-on to any east-of-Yamuna day out.

Timings & Entry Fee

Visiting Hours

  • • Mon–Sat: ~9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (varies by source)
  • • Closed Sundays and public holidays
  • • Government research garden — confirm timings
Days OpenMonday – SaturdayWeekly OffSundayEntry FeeFree EntryTime Needed1 to 2 hours

Entry Fee: Nominal to free — most sources report no fee; a few list a token ticket. Verify at the gate.

Verified: July 2026

Location & How to Reach

Address

Captain Vijyant Thapar Marg, Sector 38A, Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201303

Beside the Botanical Garden metro interchange, Sector 38A

📍 Get Directions🗺️ View on map

🚇 Nearest Metro: Botanical Garden (Blue & Magenta interchange) — about a 2-minute walk

🚶 Walking from Metro: From Botanical Garden metro it is about a 2-minute walk to the garden entrance.

Distance from

  • • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): 25 km (~55 min)
  • • New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): 20 km (~48 min)
  • • Connaught Place: 18 km (~45 min)

Parking

on-site · ₹20–₹50 (paid)

Parking on site; the metro interchange is right beside the garden.

🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola drop at the garden gate on Captain Vijyant Thapar Marg; Botanical Garden metro is a 2-minute walk.

How to Reach: The garden is on Captain Vijyant Thapar Marg, Sector 38A, Noida. Nearest metro: Botanical Garden (Blue & Magenta Line interchange), about a 2-minute walk. Easily reached by cab or auto from Sector 18 and central Noida.

Things to Do

  • Walk the themed plant sections
  • Visit the glasshouse and cactus house
  • Stroll the lake for birdwatching
  • See the fern house and orchids
  • Learn about India's plant conservation

Best Time to Visit

Best SeasonOctober to MarchBest Time of DayMorning, soon after openingTime Needed1 to 2 hoursCrowd LevelsCalm; a quiet alternative to Noida's malls and markets

History & Significance

History

The Botanic Garden of Indian Republic (BGIR) was sanctioned by the Ministry of Environment in 1997 and became functional from April 2002, created for ex-situ conservation of endemic and threatened Indian plants and botanical research in line with India's commitments under the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.

  • It spans about 165 acres provided by NOIDA and is managed by the Botanical Survey of India.

🏛️ Architect: Not an architectural monument but a landscaped botanical research garden — themed plant sections, nurseries, a glasshouse conservatory, greenhouses and a lake spread over about 165 acres.

Significance

The Botanic Garden of Indian Republic is one of India's flagship national botanical gardens and a Botanical Survey of India conservation-research hub — over 10,500 plants of around 900 species across themed sections — and a large, calm green space beside the Botanical Garden metro.

Places to Visit Nearby

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

4 km away

A Yamuna-side wetland sanctuary rich in resident and migratory birds.

Sector 18 Market

3.5 km away

Noida's buzzing shopping, dining and mall hub.

DLF Mall of India

3.5 km away

One of India's largest malls, in Sector 18 Noida.

Family & Accessibility

Kid Friendly4of 5Stroller AccessPartialWheelchair AccessPartialChanging RoomNoPet PolicyNo

Family Highlights

  • • Themed medicinal, economic and fruit-plant sections
  • • A glasshouse conservatory and cactus house
  • • A lake for birdwatching and photography
  • • A quiet green lung beside the metro

Photography & Drone

Drone PolicyProhibited

💰 Equipment Fees: Free for personal photography.

📍 The Golden Spot: The glasshouse and cactus collections, and the lake at golden hour.

🌅 Best Light Time: Morning across the themed gardens.

Tips & Safety

💡 Insider Tips

🌅 Secret View: The cactus-and-succulent house and the fern house are quiet highlights that most casual visitors overlook.

🎯 Crowd Hack: Weekday mornings are calm and cool; remember it closes on Sundays.

💎 Secret Fact: Run by the Botanical Survey of India, the garden holds over 10,500 plants of around 900 species and serves as an ex-situ conservation centre for threatened Indian flora.

⚡ Express Tour

60 minutes — the glasshouse, cactus house and the lake loop.

🔭 Deep Dive Tour

Half day — the themed gardens, then Okhla Bird Sanctuary or Sector 18.

🙏 Etiquette & Dress Code

Do's

  • Walk the themed medicinal, economic and fruit gardens
  • Visit the glasshouse and cactus-and-succulent house
  • Stroll the lake and water-body area for birds
  • See the fern house and orchid collection
  • Learn about conservation of India's threatened plants

Don'ts

  • Do not visit on a Sunday or public holiday — it is closed
  • Do not confuse it with the Sector 38A city park
  • Do not pick plants or stray into nursery/research areas
  • Do not forget water — the paths are long and open

👕 Dress Code: No dress code; comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.

📷 Photography Rules: Personal photography is generally allowed across the garden; confirm any research-area restrictions.

Good to Know

💳 Money & Connectivity

UPIPartialCardsNoCashYes

🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs at the Botanical Garden metro and Sector 18 (within 1 km).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Noida Botanic Garden timings and which day is it closed?

It is a government research garden open Monday to Saturday, roughly 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (hours vary by source), and closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Is there an entry fee for the Botanic Garden of Indian Republic?

Entry is nominal to free — most sources report no fee, though a few list a small token ticket; confirm at the gate.

Which is the nearest metro to the Noida Botanic Garden?

Botanical Garden station, a Blue and Magenta Line interchange, is about a 2-minute walk from the garden entrance.

What can you see at the Botanic Garden of Indian Republic?

Themed medicinal, economic and fruit-plant sections, a glasshouse conservatory, a cactus-and-succulent house, a fern house and orchids, plus a lake — over 10,500 plants of around 900 species.

Is this the same as the Noida Sector 38A city park?

No — this is the national Botanic Garden of Indian Republic run by the Botanical Survey of India, a conservation-research garden, distinct from the separate local city park.

Where can I eat vegetarian food near the Noida Botanic Garden?

Sector 18 nearby is full of pure-veg options — Bikanervala right by the metro, plus Haldiram's and Sagar Ratna.

Categories

Nature & Outdoors

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