These gardens were created in 1840 by the two sisters who were related to the Governor General, Lord Auckland. The idea was to make a Biblical - style Garden of Eden in India. Winding paths intersects the expanse dotted with beautiful trees and shrubs, and there is a large artificial lake. Adjoining the lake is the Burmese - style Pagoda, which was brought to Calcutta from Burma after the British victory in the Burmese war of 1884. Entry is free. Opens  24 hours.