A magnificent oddity of nature, the Dodda Alada Mara in Bangalore is a 400-year-old banyan tree. Amazingly, the tree is spread across in more than 3 acres of land, making it one of the vastest Banyan trees ever. Found on the Bangalore Mysore road, the tree has become a great attraction for tourists.
The structural integrity of the tree was hindered in the late 2000s when Dodda Alada Mara suffered through diseases and now the tree just looks like a bundle of a vast collection of trees. The enormous scatter of the tree has also made itself home to a number of animals including monkeys.
Additionally, there are seating arrangements placed around the tree which the visitors can use to sit and adore the beauty of Dodda Alada Mara and enjoy catching a glimpse of the monkeys. Picnics and evening walks are some of the most common activities appreciated here. Looking at the growing tourist visits, there are a number of restaurants and eateries arranged near and around the tree.
Various plantations including a garden of roses are farmed around the tree. According to the Hindu tradition, the Banyan tree is holy and thus, apart from the general visitors, many devotees visit the big banyan tree.
There is also a temple right in the epicenter of the tree where devotees can simply bask a peaceful time praying. All in all, the Dodda Alada Mara is a natural enigma standing tall for 4 centuries making it a must-visit for anyone who is visiting Bangalore or Mysore for holidays.
