Rani Baug Botanical Garden (Victoria Gardens) Mumbai

Nature
Rani Baug Botanical Garden (Victoria Gardens)

About

The historic botanical garden section of Byculla Zoo featuring over 3,000 species of trees and plants, some dating back 150 years. A green heritage treasure in the heart of industrial Mumbai.

Basic Information

Timings

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

Entry Fee

Included with zoo entry: ₹50

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Place Type

Nature

How to Reach

Walk from Byculla station on Central Line

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Mahalaxmi (1.7 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Byculla (0.2 km away) on the Central Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Rani Baug Botanical Garden (Victoria Gardens)

Mahalaxmi
Line 3
1.7 km
2.0 km
2.2 km
3.3 km
Girgaon
Line 3
3.6 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
3.6 km
4.2 km
Worli
Line 3
4.7 km
Dadar
Line 3
4.9 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Rani Baug Botanical Garden (Victoria Gardens)

Central Line
0.2 km
Central Line
1.1 km
Western Line
1.6 km
Western Line
1.8 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.0 km
Western Line
2.0 km
Central Line
2.3 km
Harbour Line
2.4 km
Harbour Line
2.4 km
Western Line
2.8 km
Harbour Line
2.9 km

History

Established in 1861 as Victoria Gardens, the botanical section was designed with plants collected from across the British Empire. Some original trees still survive after 160+ years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

Entry Fee

Included with zoo entry: ₹50

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

Contains trees planted over 160 years ago

Over 3,000 plant species from around the world

The oldest botanical collection in Western India

Travel Tips

Tree identification labels make it educational

The ancient baobab tree is a must-see

Combine with the zoo and museum for a full day