Eden Gardens Park (Kolkata) - Timings, Entry Fee, History

Eden Gardens Park is a wonderful destination and a historical location in the heart of Kolkata, just beside the famous Eden Gardens Stadium.

The beautiful park was initially a defensive zone created during the colonial era by Lord Auckland. This picturesque park was named after his sisters Emily and Fanny Eden.

The park has eye-catching Victorian mixed-style architecture decorated with tropical plants. There are many attractions inside the park that you can visit.

In this article, you will get to know the following details about Eden Gardens Park,

Timings
Entry Fee
How to reach
History
Attractions
Best time to visit
Nearby attractions

Let’s see each of these points in detail.

Timings of Eden Gardens Park

The timings of Eden Gardens Park are,

Everyday

12:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Eden Gardens Park Entry Fee

The entry fee for Eden Gardens Park is Rs. 20 per person.

How to reach Eden Gardens Park

Address	Gostho Paul Sarani, Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata
Nearest Bus Stop	Eden Gardens
Nearest Metro Station	Esplanade Metro Station
Nearest Train Station	Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens Park is situated close to the Eden Gardens Stadium.

The cheapest way to reach is by Bus. You can get buses from almost all major bus stops in Kolkata. Most Howrah Station-bound buses stop there.

If you are coming from a different city, the nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, which is about 25 kilometers away from Eden Gardens Park. The nearest train major station is Howrah Station. You can take a taxi or a bus from the airport or station to reach the park.

You can get off at Esplanade Metro Station if you are coming by metro. There are a lot of buses available from there to Eden Gardens.

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History of Eden Gardens Park

Eden Garden Park is associated with the history of Rani Rashmoni. Lord Auckland Eden, the Governor General of British India at the time, and his sister Emily Eden are said to have assisted in the treatment of a fatal disease that afflicted the young daughter and husband of Rani Rashmoni. Her husband Babu Rajchandra Das was also a renowned zamindar of Kolkata during that time. In exchange for this favor, the zamindar gifted one of his biggest gardens located on the banks of Hooghly to the governor and his sister.

The garden was said to have been designed in 1841. The garden was named “Mar Bagan” at the time. After receiving it as a gift, Lord Auckland changed the name was changed to ‘Auckland Circus Gardens.’ It was later renamed “Eden” by Lord Auckland after his sisters Emily and Fanny Eden.

The Eden Gardens Stadium was built in 1864 between Babughat and Fort William and is named after this park.

Attractions of Eden Gardens Park

Some of the beautiful attractions situated in the park are,

1. Burmese Pagoda

Eden Gardens Park’s main attraction is a stunning pagoda that was imported from Burma. It was rebuilt here in 1856 after the Anglo-Burmese war in 1854. Lord Dalhousie, who was governor-general of British India from 1848 to 1856, visited Burma in 1853 and took the pagoda back to India with him.

The pagoda showcases the Tazoung style of architecture from Prome, Burma. Inside the temple, there is a statue of Lord Buddha. The pagoda is surrounded by intricate wood carvings and statues of mythical creatures. One of these creatures is an alligator, whose statue is also near the pagoda.

The pagoda was shipped to Calcutta piece by piece and was reassembled in the garden by Burmese craftsmen over three months in 1856 – October, November, and December.

2. Small Lake

There is a small lake that is surrounded by lush greenery. The entire surroundings of the place are very cool, peaceful, and shady.

There is a small bridge over the lake where you can stand and take pictures of nature.

3. Fountains and Garden

The well-manicured and well-maintained gardens capture the sight of the visitors. Small bushes and green lawns are well organized in an array. Many of the garden areas are fenced.

Amidst the entire park, there is a beautiful blue fountain that looks quite marvelous. The coconut trees border a lane inside the park, creating an amazing photogenic background.

Best time to visit Eden Gardens Park

The best time to visit Eden Gardens Park Kolkata is from October to March. During this time, the weather remains soothing and you can have a good time exploring the park and its attractions.

It remains open during other times of the year too. But I would recommend you to not visit during the summer months as it could be exhausting due to the hot and humid temperature of Kolkata.

Other attractions near Eden Gardens Park

Attraction	Distance from Eden Gardens Park
Eden Gardens Stadium	500 meters
Princep Ghat	1.5 km
Millenium Park	1.3 km
Sahid Minar	1.4 km
Victoria Memorial	3.3 km

These are some things you must know about Eden Gardens Park situated in Kolkata.

If you are planning for a beautiful day out with your friends or family, and are willing to take lovely pictures in a perfectly photogenic background, this place is absolutely a stunning one!

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