While Bengaluru is often synonymous with honking traffic and packed streets, from February to March, the city undergoes a serene transformation as delicate pink blossoms drape its urban landscape. The season of pink trumpet trees turns the bustling metropolis into a picturesque haven, with cool evening breezes and flower-laden verandahs offering a tranquil escape during the mornings.
Often mistaken for Japan’s sakura cherry blossoms, the pink trumpet tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) hails from South America. Despite its different origins, it boasts an equally mesmerizing beauty. By late November, the trees shed their foliage, making way for tiny buds that gradually bloom into trumpet-shaped flowers, giving the species its popular name. Bengaluru also showcases splashes of golden Tabebuia argentea and deeper pink Tabebuia rosea, further enhancing its seasonal charm. These exotic trees trace their roots back to British colonial rule when botanists like John Cameron and Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel introduced them to the Kingdom of Mysore, especially in Lal Bagh’s botanical gardens.
For those eager to witness this floral spectacle, Jayanagar, Indiranagar, and Koramangala are draped in vibrant pink canopies. Iconic spots such as Cubbon Park, Ulsoor Lake, and Benniganahalli Lake become prime destinations for flower lovers. Even traffic-heavy zones like AECS Layout and Silk Board momentarily trade their chaotic image for streets lined with soft pink petals.
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