Pictures:1-6 Various shots of the Banyan Cluster.Pictures:7-8 Other plants in the Garden
Friday, July 10, 2009
Banyan Cluster
Ramohalli is a sleepy village located around 35 Kms on the Bangalore -Mysore Road in the southern State of Karnataka in India. The last 7 kms of the journey from Kumbalagod is a dirt track away from the highway. Ramohalli is a delightful but not so frequented picnic spot and has a large botanical garden containing the largest Banyan Cluster in Asia. This magnificent "monument" is protected by a flimsy fence, entry is unregulated, urchins freely gallivant inside, stray dogs & monkeys have free access too. This 3 acre premises is well landscaped and is maintained by Bank of Maharasthra. There is a paved pathway all around the garden & cement benches on either side. We learnt from the watchman that the Big Banyan cluster (Dodda Allada Mara in Kannada) is around 400 yrs old but the parent tree has already met with its tragic demise and its obituary written some years ago. This garden has the potential to be developed into one of the most attractive tourist spots in Karnataka - by building good roads, providing regular shuttle services & through proper publicity. This site is must see for any visitor to Bangalore.
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these banyan clusters are unbelievable.. I have never been to that part of the world but i am seriously thinking of taking up that trip soon..
ReplyDeleteI love the way that tree produces stilts. It's incredible to see how those supports work.
ReplyDeleteWe have one of those Banyans at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. I love the tree. Unfortunately, it's not a good tree to keep close to a house since the roots can travel great, great distances. In Bermuda, we store our water supply under our houses. A tree such as this would be very bad news.
Interesting village :)
ReplyDeleteThose banyan clusters
are something for in a
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Its a very funny tree :)
Thanks for the fantastic shots,
I had never seen such a tree !!
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Wonderful post.I have seen many banyan trees but this one is really amazing.Very interesting village with fantastic pictures.Well written.
Wow!!!!! So beautiful banyan clusters :)
ReplyDeleteFew years ago we covered Bangalore-Mysore -Ooty by road. I thoroughly enjoyed our journey. But we never knew of this garden otherwise we definitely would have stopped. Your post urges me to take that trip once again.
ReplyDeleteWow! amazing clusters of banyan. Have been to Bangalore but not to this spot. Must do when it happens again.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I've to visit this place and pics are awesome :)
ReplyDeleteWe have many banyan trees in Florida. But I've never seen them outside of a swampy area.
ReplyDeleteThese are incredible and very beautiful.
The Banyan cluster reminded me of my childhood days in Baroda. Have not seen such abundance of banyan trees ever again. Have not been on this route though. great pictures.
ReplyDeleteLovely Images,good detail.
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Hello, I'm a newcomer. I had no idea a banyan tree was like that. Amazing. I thought at first the picture was upside down. Good photographs.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing trees! They really look very sculptural and must be wonderful to walk under and through. I love Botanical Gardens, and this one sounds very interesting.
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Ram, the images of those banyan clusters are really amazing! Very nice the last two pictures of the flowers as well.
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Have a great week ahead!
first of all, thanks man for visiting and following my blog.. done the same..
ReplyDeleteLove this scenic spots, so relaxing..
Hi there, very nice site. Thanks for taking us to some part of India. I knew a couple of bloggers from India too..
ReplyDeleteGot here from hubby's boat.. following your blog now and hope you can visit sometimes to my humble blogs..
Ok... One more place added to my must visit list during my next trip to B'Lore...
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteActually a very beautiful place. You've captured some really nice pictures. Thanks for sharing this informative and picturesque post!
ReplyDeleteNamaste....
ReplyDeleteWhat personalities those trees have. I can almost hear stories just looking at them. Can you imagine if they could talk the stories they'll tell?
Love the pics, thanks for sharing have a good week.
Hi Ram:)
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I always loved banyan trees. Once I even brushed my teeth with a banyan stick.
I have never seen a cluster like this . It is amazing, mysterious and spellbinding.
Many thanks for the excellent narration and fantastic photos.
Best wishes Ram:)
Joseph
Smiling Hello Hindistan (=India) and Ram:)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely it was to hear a warm greetings from Coimbatore, called the "Manchester of South India"!
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Thank you all for the ovewhelming response.I shall attempt to keep my blog as informative and interesting as possible.
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Ram
nice writeup and neat pictures. though, i'd been living in blore for almost 9yrs now, i've missed the banyan tree cluster. guess i need to plan.
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Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice place with such a old and huge banyan tree. I had gone there 7 years back. There is a beautiful reservoir near by this place.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I have never seen anything like that Banyan cluster. Looks like a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Banyan Cluster is really amazing!
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Thanks for your nice visiting on my place.
Great post and a beautiful place to visit in the weekends.
ReplyDeleteI did a post on this place some time back.
Beautiful banyan trees and walkways.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer it not to be a tourist stop if it becomes i fear the beauty will be lost as people definitely will irresponsible litter over there and all that comes with it.
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