Welcome to Lake gardens gate no 3. Lake Gardens is a famous South Kolkata locality. It is surrounded by Dhakuria, Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Jodhpur Park and Kalighat.
Lake Gardens is well-connected. Prince Anwar Shah Road and Lake Gardens Railway Station are nearby. Rabindra Sarovar metro station is also close. It gives residents easy access to quality social and retail infrastructure. However, the locality is congested.
Lake Gardens Railway Station connects the locality to Sealdah Junction. Rabindra Sarovar metro station is just 5-10 minutes away. The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is easily accessible.
Lake Gardens is near many educational institutions. Jadavpur University and Indian Association For The Cultivation Of Science are close.
The South City Mall is 1 km from Lake Gardens. Local markets provide daily necessities. AMRI Hospital and Sri Aurobindo Seva Kendra offer medical care.
Lake Gardens is close to employment hubs. Salt Lake Sector V and New Town are prime IT hubs. They are linked by NH-12.
Rabindra Sarobar Lake borders Lake Gardens to the north. It is a key landmark. Rabindra Sarobar was declared a National Lake in 1997.
Rabindra Sarobar is open from 5 am to 10 am. It also opens from 4 pm to 8 pm. There is no entry fee. People enjoy many activities there.
The Calcutta Improvement Trust acquired marshy jungle land in 1921. This was to build residential complexes, lakes, and parks. The lake covers 73 acres.
The gardens have around 11000 trees. These trees belong to 50 different species. The Rabindra Sarobar becomes home to migratory birds during the winters.
The Lake Masjid predates the excavation of the lake. It is on a small island. An iron suspension bridge connects the island to the southern shore.
The Dhakuria Lake Bridge connects Lake Gardens to Southern Avenue. It came into existence in 1937.
Lake Gardens was once known as Lake Colony. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation officially changed the name in April 1970. This followed repeated petitions from the residents.
Lake Gardens has grown over time. Today, it is a vibrant and well-connected locality in South Kolkata. Remember Lake gardens gate no 3 as the entrance to this nice place in Kolkata.