Mahim Nature Park Mumbai

Nature
Mahim Nature Park

About

A 37-acre green oasis reclaimed from a garbage dump, Mahim Nature Park is a remarkable urban conservation success story. The park houses mangrove forests, butterfly gardens, and over 100 species of birds.

Basic Information

Timings

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday); Closed Sundays

Entry Fee

Rs 10 per person

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Place Type

Nature

How to Reach

Walk from Mahim Station (10 min). Located near the Mahim-Dharavi junction. BEST bus to Mahim Nature Park stop.

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Dharavi (1.2 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Mahim Junction (0.7 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Mahim Nature Park

Dharavi
Line 3
1.2 km
2.1 km
Dadar
Line 3
3.0 km
3.3 km
3.7 km
4.1 km
Worli
Line 3
4.2 km
Santacruz
Line 3
4.7 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Mahim Nature Park

Western Line
Harbour Line
0.7 km
Bandra
Fast
Western Line
Harbour Line
1.4 km
Central Line
1.8 km
Western Line
1.8 km
Central Line
2.0 km
Harbour Line
2.2 km
Dadar
Fast
Western Line
Central Line
2.9 km

History

In the 1970s, this area was a garbage dumping ground. Conservation efforts by WWF-India and the Maharashtra government transformed it into a thriving nature park in 1994. It demonstrates the power of urban ecological restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday); Closed Sundays

Entry Fee

Rs 10 per person

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

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

Transformed from a garbage dump to a thriving nature park

Home to over 100 species of resident and migratory birds

Contains one of Mumbai's last remaining mangrove patches within the city proper

Travel Tips

Carry binoculars for bird watching

Guided nature walks available - check with the park office

Best time for bird watching is early morning