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The Great Banyan

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Bodhi Leaf The Great Banyan

One of the world’s largest trees, the Great Banyan of Calcutta ‘s Howrah Botanical Gardens is a famous landmark and tourist attraction.


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  • Latitude: 22.56075278 ° north of the Equator
  • Longitude: 88.28677778 ° east of the Prime Meridian
  • Altitude: 14.6 metres above sea level

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Ambassador Giant Famous Yatra Navigator Mystory Native BanyanStudy Flowering 


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Journey Journey:

  • Slingshot East
  • Path : Into Calcutta, then westwards through Jharkhand
  • Date photographed: 10.03.09

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For the landmarked tree named The Great Banyan , the database reference code is: e001.


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