Malabar Hill & Hanging Gardens Viewpoint Mumbai
About
The highest point in South Mumbai offering sweeping views of the city skyline, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, and the Arabian Sea. The Hanging Gardens on this hill are a peaceful retreat.
Basic Information
Timings
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Nature
How to Reach
Take taxi to Malabar Hill from Churchgate or Grant Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (2.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (1.6 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Malabar Hill & Hanging Gardens Viewpoint
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Malabar Hill & Hanging Gardens Viewpoint
History
Malabar Hill has been Mumbai's most exclusive residential area since the British era. The name comes from the Malabar pirates who once used the hill as a lookout point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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
Named after Malabar pirates who used it as a lookout
Home to some of India's most expensive real estate
The Tower of Silence (Parsi funeral site) is located here but not open to public
The walk between Hanging Gardens and Kamala Nehru Park offers the best views
Visit at dusk for the 'Queen's Necklace' illumination of Marine Drive
Auto-rickshaws don't operate in South Mumbai, use taxis or cabs
Nearby Attractions
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Kamala Nehru Park
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Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens)
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Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple
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Banganga Tank
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Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens), Malabar Hill
Park
Hanging Gardens
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Walkeshwar Temple
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Banganga Tank
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Walkeshwar Temple
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Kamala Nehru Park
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