Google Trends reveals the 10 most searched botanical gardens in 2025 — #1 will surprise you

There’s something undeniably soothing about wandering through a botanical garden — the hush of winding pathways, the perfume of blooming orchids, the thrill of spotting a rare tree that exists nowhere else on Earth. In a world where travel is often fast-paced, these gardens offer something precious: stillness, beauty, and a deeper connection with nature.
This year, Google Trends analysed millions of global queries to uncover the most searched botanical gardens of 2025 — and the results tell a story about travellers seeking sustainability, serenity, and green escapes.
The biggest surprise? India’s Lalbagh Botanical Garden emerged as the most searched botanical garden in the world, beating world-famous green spaces in the UK, Singapore, and the US. As the year winds down and you begin planning your journeys for 2026, these spectacular gardens deserve a place on your travel map. (Image: Unsplash)

1. Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Karnataka, India — The World’s Most Searched Botanical Garden
Lalbagh isn’t just a garden — it’s a breathing archive of India’s botanical history. Spread across 240 lush acres in Bengaluru, this 18th-century garden was first conceived by Hyder Ali and expanded by Tipu Sultan, who introduced exotic plant species from Persia, Africa, and France. Today, it houses more than 1,000 plant varieties, including some of the oldest recorded trees in South India. The garden’s iconic glasshouse, modelled after London’s Crystal Palace, hosts vibrant biannual flower shows that attract lakhs of visitors. Quiet lakes reflect canopies of age-old rain trees, lotus blooms add colour to still waters, and rocky outcrops offer sweeping panoramic views of the entire garden. It’s no wonder Lalbagh is the most searched garden on Google Maps — it’s a serene escape, a photographer’s dream, and a botanist’s paradise.

2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom — A Living Encyclopedia of Plants
Kew Gardens is a global giant — scientifically, historically, and visually. Home to the largest and most diverse plant collection on Earth, this UNESCO World Heritage Site invites travellers into Victorian glasshouses glowing with tropical plants, sweeping arboretums, treetop walkways, and manicured lawns that stretch for miles. Travellers frequently search for Kew on Google Trends for its legendary Palm House, its futuristic Temperate House, and seasonal events that turn the garden into a glowing spectacle of lights, art, and rare blooms.

3. Bogor Botanical Gardens, West Java, Indonesia — Asia’s Tropical Green Kingdom
Dating back to 1817, Bogor Botanical Gardens lies in the cool highlands of West Java, surrounded by volcanic landscapes and misty mountains. Its 200 acres showcase towering palms, serene lotus ponds, orchid houses, and a remarkable collection of Southeast Asian flora. Travellers love Bogor for its rainforest atmosphere — a place where every turn brings new shades of green, unexpected wildlife encounters, and pockets of tranquillity away from Indonesia’s buzzing cities.

4. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore — Where Orchids Rule the Kingdom
Singapore’s crown jewel is the only tropical garden in the world to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlight is the famed National Orchid Garden, home to over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids — some named after celebrities and world leaders. Beyond the orchids, visitors stroll through swan lakes, ginger gardens, rainforest trails, and children’s nature zones. It’s a green lung in the middle of a futuristic metropolis, which explains its constant popularity on Google Trends searches.

5. Eden Project, United Kingdom — A Garden of Tomorrow
Set inside dramatic former clay pits in Cornwall, Eden Project looks like a sci-fi film set. Its iconic geodesic biomes house entire ecosystems — from the Amazon rainforest’s humidity to the Mediterranean’s citrus-scented breezes. Visitors come here to explore sustainable living exhibits, canopy walks above tropical trees, and interactive zones designed to spark curiosity about climate and conservation. It’s more than a botanical garden — it’s a glimpse of Earth’s future.

6. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York, USA — A Cherry Blossom Haven
Right in the heart of Brooklyn, this garden is famous for its springtime Sakura Matsuri festival, which turns its Japanese garden into a cloud of pink. With curated bonsai collections, herb gardens, desert houses, and rose arcades, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city’s urban buzz. Its popularity on Google Trends spikes every year during blossom season, as travellers flock to witness New York’s prettiest spring destination.

7. Jardin botanique de Montréal, Quebec, Canada — A Four-Season Wonderland
Montréal’s botanical garden is one of the largest on the planet, and each season transforms it entirely. In summer, the Chinese and Japanese gardens glow with lanterns and lotuses. In autumn, fiery red foliage blankets the landscape. In winter, glass conservatories offer warm tropical escapes from Canada’s icy cold. With 22 themed gardens and over 10 greenhouses, this garden is a world tour within a single city.

8. New York Botanical Garden, USA — America’s Grandest Green Space
Located in the Bronx, this 250-acre wonder is home to ancient forests, Victorian-era glasshouses, and botanical exhibitions that rival art shows. The annual orchid exhibition draws global attention, and the Native Forest — one of the last untouched woodlands in New York City — makes this garden especially unique. It’s no surprise that travellers search for it constantly on Google Trends, especially during the holiday train show.

9. Nong Nooch Botanical Garden, Chon Buri, Thailand — Floral Drama and Thai Heritage
Nong Nooch is part botanical garden, part open-air art exhibition. With enormous topiary displays, themed European gardens, a French-style stone maze, and elephant conservation areas, it offers a colourful, theatrical take on botanical design. Google Trends searches peak during holiday seasons as tourists plan visits to its flower festivals, cultural shows, and iconic photography spots.

10. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria – Melbourne Gardens, Australia — A Botanical Journey Down Under
Set along the Yarra River, Melbourne’s botanical gardens highlight Australia’s stunning native plant diversity — eucalyptus groves, red desert landscapes, fern gullies, and banksia forests. Lakeside trails and birdlife make it a favourite among walking enthusiasts. Searches spike on Google Trends year-round, thanks to its guided Aboriginal heritage tours and spectacular summer events.