Gilbert Hill, Andheri Mumbai
About
A 200-foot monolithic basalt column rising from the dense urban landscape of Andheri, Gilbert Hill is a 66-million-year-old geological marvel formed during the same volcanic activity that created the Deccan Traps.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (temple timings apply)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Nature
How to Reach
Walk from Andheri station (WR). Near Andheri west.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Azad Nagar (0.9 km away) on the Line 1.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Jogeshwari (1.0 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Gilbert Hill, Andheri
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Gilbert Hill, Andheri
History
Formed about 66 million years ago during the massive Deccan Traps volcanic eruption. The column has withstood millions of years of erosion and now stands as a protected geological monument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (temple timings apply)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
It is 66 million years old, from the same volcanic event that may have contributed to dinosaur extinction
Only two such formations exist in the world (the other is Devil's Postpile in California)
Two small temples sit atop the column
A short climb of steps leads to the top
The view from the top spans across the suburbs
Best visited in the cooler months
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