THE HANGING GARDEN IN MUMBAI
Location:
It is located in the city of Mumbai - the capital of Maharashtra. Location in the map is given below.
Address: Ridge Road , Malabar Hill, Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006
Hanging Garden - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
|---|---|
| Address | Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400075 |
| Entry Fee: | No Entry fee |
| Timings: | Visiting Hours - 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Phone No (Official) | +91-33-66285549 / +91-33-66285509 |
| Official Website | www.mumbai.org.uk |
| Photography allowed or not | Allowed |
| Nearest railway station | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Station |
Hanging Gardens are also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Garden and Kamala Nehru Garden, present on the top of Malabar Hill. From here one can get a view of the Girgaum Chowpatty Beach, the Arabian Sea, and Marine Drive. The Hanging Gardens are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. This park stretches over an area of 3,300 sqmts.
It provides sunset views over the Arabian Sea and features numerous hedges carved into the shapes of animals.
How to reach?
It is open from 5 am to 9 pm. Places to visit near hanging gardens are kamla nehru park, Mani bhawan gandhi museum, and jain temple. The best way to reach here is getting down at charni road station, take a taxi which will take about 15-20 minutes to reach. The Hanging Gardens can be reached from any part of Mumbai, through autos, buses, local trains or taxis.By RailThe Grand Road Railway Station is the nearest station to the gardens. One can board a local train from Charni Road Station (West), located close to the gardens from where it takes only around 20 minutes to reach the place.
When was it formed?
The park was laid out in 1881 by Ulhas Ghapokar over Bombay's main reservoir. This terraced garden was built in 1880 and opened to the public on 1881, later renovated in 1921. It was an era when the city was called Bombay and was still ruled by Britishers. Obviously, the island city has hardly anything developed and south Mumbai was the only business location. Malabar hills, where Hanging Garden and the adjacent Kamla Nehru Park is located, was a little jungle/forest area. It is said that wild animals been seen around Walkeshwar and still dense green locations like the tower of silence. The Hanging Gardens is dedicated to its barrister Pherozeshah Mehta, which is why these gardens are also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Garden. Some say to cover the water from the potentially contaminating activity of the nearby Towers of Silence. When seen from the air, the walkway inside the park (Hanging Gardens Path), spell out the letters PMG(Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens) in cursive.Sanjay Mukherjee, additional municipal commissioner (AMC), remarked that in 1872 the open water reservoir was closed by the construction of slab structures on it and later in 1878 the garden was built. As on the slopes of the reservoir the plantation happened, therefore, it was named as Hanging Garden.
What to do there/ What is it famous for?
These gardens provide offers amazing sunset views across Arabian sea. Watching the sunset from the Hanging Gardens would provide you with an experience worth remembering a lifetime.
- The Malabar Hills is known for its splendid green vegetation and animal shaped hedges, which is an interesting sight for anyone who visits this spot.
- Another one of its major attractions is a huge and impressive flower clock situated in the center of the garden.
- The gardens have been built in such a way that they look towards Colaba and offer a breathtaking view of the entire city. Visit the gardens in the early morning or late evening and feel yourself rejuvenating amidst the picturesque locales and cool breeze. Kamala Nehru Park has a viewing deck that has a spectacular view of South Mumbai. Chowpatty and Marine Drive look stunning. Looking down from this height it makes sense why the “U” shaped Marine Drive is called “Queen’s Necklace”.
- Kamla Nehru Park has an iconic two storied 'Old woman's shoe' or the 'Boot House' which is completely made from stone, is also a very interesting feature. Children under 10 can climb up the spiral staircase to the top. There is a play area for kids to enjoy themselves.
- Well maintained pathways for a good stroll or a jog around the park. Its a great place for morning walks.
- You can take a lot of pictures. You will cherish them all.
- The water fountains put on during the evening add to the charm of the place.
- You can get the bird’s eye view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty.
- A small playground for kids where they will get to enjoy some basic rides likes swing, slide, see-saw, etc.
- The garden is maintained perfectly.
Renovations and Restorations:
With major renovation and makeover done at adjacent Hanging garden, Some changes are also expected at the Hanging garden as below detailed.
Introducing a gazebo place which will welcome various talents around the city to perform and entertain visitors. It can be an artist, a group or a band to entertain and perform inside the Hanging garden. More improvements to give natural looks to Shrubs converted to Animal topiary with its natural color and look to be done. For example, Sand colored shrubs to be used for Camel topiary while green is used for Elephant and similarly others. This will radiant real looks and will give a different feel inside Hanging garden. The new design of the garden upon renovation and facelift is said to be of Persian styling. No more details of what exactly will that be is known, So when said Persian styled, Google it will get us some idea or straight visit Hanging garden post renovation and facelift work.
