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Did you know that Veermata Jijabai Udyan in Byculla, popularly known as Rani Bagh, is home to 853 plant species, including Queen's Flower, the state flower of Maharashtra? Or that a huge colony of Indian Flying Fox, India's largest bat species, resides on the premises?
This Sunday, discover the 154-year-old green lung, covering 53 acres and the only heritage botanical garden in Mumbai, through a Bat And Tree Walk organised by BNHS. The two-hour trail will be conducted by Asif Khan, associate officer - programmes at the organisation. "Originally, the botanical garden was located in Sewri. It was developed by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India. Being far from the city, that land was converted into a cemetery, and a new botanical garden was set up in Byculla. Plants were shifted here in 1861," informs BNHS team member Vandan Jhaveri. ON: May 28, 8.45 am MEETING POINT: Exit Gate, Rani Bagh, Byculla (E). CALL: 22821811 COST: Rs 200 NOTE: Carry water in non-disposable bottles. Plastic bags and food are not allowed in the premises
3,213 Number of trees in Rani Bagh

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