Golapbag

Golapbag is a large botanical garden and public park located in Bardhaman city, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Developed by the Bardhaman Raj in the 19th-early 20th century, it is known for its expansive lake, diverse plant collections, and landscaped grounds. The park now houses the University of Burdwan campus and the Bardhaman Zoological Park, making it a major recreational and educational green space in the city.

Visitors can expect a spacious, green park centered around a large lake with boating facilities. The grounds include botanical garden sections with varied trees and flowering plants, walking paths, and open lawns. Within the Golapbag complex are the University of Burdwan buildings and the Deer Park / Zoological Park. The environment is calm and suitable for leisurely walks, photography, nature observation and family outings.

Golapbag was developed as a garden and recreational estate by the Maharajas of Bardhaman, notably during the time of Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahtab in the late 19th and early 20th century. Originally known as Ramna Bagh, it was laid out with a large lake, botanical collections and rose gardens, from which the name Golapbag (Garden of Roses) derives. After independence, a major part of the estate was allotted for the establishment of the University of Burdwan in 1960.

Golapbag is a prominent cultural and recreational landmark for Bardhaman residents and serves as an educational hub due to the University of Burdwan. It is valued as a community green space for leisure, nature appreciation and family recreation, and is associated with the heritage of the Bardhaman Raj.