Hanging Gardens, Mumbai

Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai

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Nature Sites and Parks

Entry Fee & Ticket

Hanging Gardens is open from 05:00 am all days in week, to 09:00 pm, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Hanging Gardens opening and closing timings is 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Open Days

The Hanging Gardens will be open to visitors all days of the week.

Best Time to Visit

April, May, June

Place Visit With

Family Kids Friends Solo Parents Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Nature Sites and Parks

Nearest Metro Stations

Carnac Bunder Metro Station

1.6 km away

Grant Road Metro Station

1.9 km away

Girgaon Metro Station

2.2 km away

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro Station

2.5 km away

Kalbadevi Metro Station

2.9 km away

Mahalaxmi Metro Station

3.6 km away

How to Reach Hanging Gardens

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Hanging Gardens.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Mumbai Domestic Airport

15.8 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Railway Station

2.4 km away

About Hanging Gardens

Hanging Garden is a park located in Mumbai, Maharashtra which is quite famous among tourists. It is situated on the top of the Malavar hill, it was built in 1881 AD by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. This garden is also known as 'Feroz Shah Mehta Udyan'.

In the center of the garden is a prominent flower clock, with several enclosures carved in the shape of animals. Another source of tourist attraction is the 'Old Woman's Shoe' or 'Boot House' a massive boot structure made of stone and brick.

Architecture of Hanging Gardens

The hanging garden was in the shape of a square, each side about four inches long. The garden is layered, with the top gallery 50 cubits high and the walls 22 feet thick made of brick.

Interesting facts about Hanging Gardens

Bushes are cut and decorated with interesting animal figures around the park.
It is a great place to watch the sunset view of the Arabian Sea.
Water springs add to the beauty of this place in the evening. A panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty.
There is a small playground for the kids where they can see and enjoy some basic rides like swing, slide etc.
The paths here are well maintained for walking in the park and for morning walks. This park is considered a suitable place for morning walk.

Hanging Gardens FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Mumbai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Hanging Gardens: Hanging Gardens is open from 05:00 am all days in week, to 09:00 pm, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee Hanging Gardens opening and closing timings is 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Hanging Gardens during April, May, June months for best experience.