Horniman Circle Garden, Fort Mumbai
About
A beautiful oval garden surrounded by grand Victorian commercial buildings in the Fort area. Horniman Circle is a green oasis in the heart of Mumbai's financial district.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Park
How to Reach
Walk from CST or Churchgate station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.4 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.9 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Horniman Circle Garden, Fort
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Horniman Circle Garden, Fort
History
Originally called Elphinstone Circle (1872), it was renamed after Benjamin Horniman, a British newspaper editor who supported Indian independence. The surrounding buildings form a grand Victorian arcade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The garden is surrounded by uniform Victorian Italianate buildings
It was the site of the original Bombay cotton market
The garden has some of the oldest trees in Fort Mumbai
The surrounding buildings are stunning during golden hour
A peaceful spot for lunch in the busy Fort area
Combine with the Asiatic Society Library visit
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