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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
First week of Cubbon Walks sees full bookings in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The newly launched guided tour programme 'Cubbon Walks' got off to a strong start with all 90 slots for the first day booked and registrations for the next weekend — Aug 2 and 3 — already full. Priced at Rs 200 per adult, the initiative offers curated walks through Cubbon Park, showcasing its ecology and heritage. The horticulture department, which is conducting the walks, said the response has exceeded expectations. "The numbers are speaking loud, and this is indeed a huge success for the programme," said Kusuma G, deputy director of the department. On launch day, participants were split into Kannada, English, and mixed-language batches to accommodate preferences. The concept was originally proposed by the tourism department but was later implemented by the horticulture department, following a planning meeting in June involving ecologists, historians, and citizen groups. The aim is to highlight Cubbon Park as both a lung space and a living archive of the city's past. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Three batches completed the tour Sunday, guided by subject experts who pointed out historical monuments, native trees, and ecological features. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cargo Ship Meets Pirates - Watch What the Captain Does Next! Tips and Tricks Undo The department currently limits participation to 60 people per day, but plans to scale up depending on demand. A dedicated website has been created for online registrations and payments. Organisers expect the walks to become a recurring feature, aimed at encouraging responsible tourism and environmental learning. The Cubbon Park Walkers Association welcomed the initiative, but recommended a few additions, including providing refreshments after the walk, discounted rates for students, and group discounts for bulk bookings. The horticulture department has said these suggestions are under consideration.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Horticulture Department to launch guided walks in Lalbagh and Cubbon Park in Bengaluru
In an effort to familiarise the people of Bengaluru with the flora and fauna of the city's lung spaces, the Horticulture Department is going to launch guided walking tours in Cubbon Park and Lalbagh. A trial walk was conducted in Cubbon Park on July 14 morning. The walking tours will be called 'Cubbon Walks' and 'Lalbagh Walks', and will consist of a group of 20 people per walk. While Cubbon Walks is expected to be launched in two weeks' time, Lalbagh Walks will be launched after the Independence Day flower show. 'Many people in Bengaluru know that there are thousands of trees in Cubbon Park and Lalbagh, but are not aware of their significance scientifically, taxonomically, historically or even religiously in some cases. These spaces are homes to a large variety of flora and fauna, including ants and termites of various species. Trained naturalists will be provided microphones to conduct these walks and they will provide information to the walkers about all of these aspects,' M. Jagadeesh, Joint Director, Parks and Gardens, Horticulture Department told The Hindu. The trial walk on July 14 was taken by senior officials of the Horticulture Department, including the Secretary to Government Shamla Iqbal and Director D.S. Ramesh and a group of naturalists, between 8.40 a.m. and 9.40 a.m. The Department plans to introduce an online booking system for those who wish to participate in the walks to book their slots. 'For now, we want to begin the walk in Cubbon Park during weekends in groups of 20 each. Eventually, as more people get roped in, based on demand, we will increase the slots. The ticket costs are yet to be determined,' Mr. Jagadeesh said. While there are many private walking tours being conducted, especially in Cubbon Park, the officials say that they felt the need to put in place an official walking tour with accurate information. Regular visitors of the green spaces appreciated the initiative. 'I visit Cubbon Park and Lalbagh at least once a month for a morning walk. While I pay attention to the boards put on many trees, an expert providing a detailed explanation will help me understand it better. Even if there is a small cost involved, I would not mind as it would be some thing I would only do once,' said Shruthi R.G., an engineer from Chikkalasandra.
