The Big Banyan Tree at Kethohalli is about 28 kms from Bangalore city. This tree is more than 400 years old and it is considered to be 4th biggest Banyan tree in the World.
This tree now lives without its main trunk. The main tree has over the years spread out widely with several acrial roots.
With thousands of such roots spread out, the tree covers an area of 3 acres and entire area is covered with acrial roots.
The present crown of the tree has a circumference about 120 mts and the highest branch rises to about 95 feets.
The tree has been a favorite place for tourists. On the weekends lot of people visit this place. Apart from people this place also has lot of monkeys.
This tree now lives without its main trunk. The main tree has over the years spread out widely with several acrial roots.
With thousands of such roots spread out, the tree covers an area of 3 acres and entire area is covered with acrial roots.
The present crown of the tree has a circumference about 120 mts and the highest branch rises to about 95 feets.
The tree has been a favorite place for tourists. On the weekends lot of people visit this place. Apart from people this place also has lot of monkeys.
Great knowing about this place and exists of this big banyan tree! There’s also a big banyan tree in my area called Adyar, named Adayar Aalamaram (Banyan tree) inside the Theosophical Society and it is believed to 450 years old and spread over 40,000 sq ft. It is also one of the largest trees in the world.
ReplyDeleteNice photos!
That is such an interesting post. To think that tree has survived for 4 centuries is amazing.
ReplyDeleteIncredible tree. I've not seen anything quite like it before.
ReplyDeleteBanyan trees are so impressive. I would like to visit this park.
ReplyDeleteI have visited here a few years ago. An amazingly huge banyan grove !
ReplyDeleteA fabulous tree - nice shots.
ReplyDeleteI love it - I've never imagined a tree like this.
ReplyDeleteamazing roots,
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Rajesh!! I've never seen anything like it!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Your captures are superb!! Hope your week is going well!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeletelooks like the tree from the movie 'Avatar'
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, wonderful and fantastic trees!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tree, love it! Great shots! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteA tree without a main trunk. I learned something today. I think I have read where aspen trees have a similar root system.
ReplyDeleteSo basically it's just one tree... if I understood it correctly. Quite interesting that tree is.
ReplyDeleteA marvelous looking tree and a great playground for the monkeys. Fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing tree and it is wonderful that it is still alive at that age. Love the Monkeys. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeletePretty amazing how that can happen. I wish the tree hundreds more years of life.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Monkeys also know how to appreciate amazing things! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful place !
ReplyDeleteLovely post and great photos !
really wonderful tree! love the monkeys, too.
ReplyDeleteBanyan trees are amazing! I've seen the one on Maui. I had no idea they could live so long.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing trees. The monkeys are cute too.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what they are plotting.:-)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures sir!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing! A 400 year old tree lives without its main trunk.
ReplyDelete120 meter periphery ? really huge !!
ReplyDeleteOMG,this is astounding.Thank you Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to see this place forever and just hasn't happened. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sneak peek, Rajesh.