What makes a tree the “biggest” in the world? Most people think height or trunk size—but in Kolkata, India, the Great Banyan ...

Nestled within the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Shibpur, Howrah, near the bustling city of Kolkata, stands an extraordinary spectacle – The Great Banyan Tree.

The Great Banyan Tree's canopy is made up of 3,511 aerial prop roots that connect to the earth, which make them look like individual trees, according to the Times of India. The tree made it into ...

The crown jewel? Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe, a modern 30-villa hilltop retreat that opened last July. With sweeping views of the vineyards below, the hotel has its own private winery ...