Best Parks in Mumbai"
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"Best Parks in Mumbai" Criado por : Cityseeker 8 Localizações indicadas Five Gardens "Wadala's Landmark" Five Gardens is a cluster of five circular gardens that was created by Mancherji Joshi who founded the Dadar Parsi Colony and is also known as Mancherji Joshi Panch Udyan. It is interconnected by a road and is a popular spot among collegians, walkers, joggers, dog walkers and the elderly. Even your little ones have their share of fun with all the by Public Domain CC0 playground equipment present in the park. All in all, this is a great spot for outing with your family. Lady Jehangir Road, Dadar Parsi Colony, Bombaim Shivaji Park "Home of Politics and Cricket" Talk to anyone in Mumbai about politics and cricket and Shivaji Park will be mentioned at least once. This 27 acres of open ground in the heart of Dadar, a Mumbai suburb, has been the scene of many political rallies since pre-independence days and continues to be so even today. Besides politics, it is also the Mecca of upcoming cricketers; cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar are associated with Shivaji Park. The park also houses a gymkhana, and in case if you are neither interested in politics nor cricket, the park is still a good place to sit and listen to the gossip around or to take a walk under the huge trees that surround the park. +91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist Information) Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Marg, Bombaim Maharashtra Nature Park Society (MNPS) "A Natural Marvel" Imagine a blooming nature park built on a dumping ground right in the middle of a metropolis. Well, that's exactly how Mahim Nature Park was developed. It also goes by the name of Maharashtra Nature Park Society. The nature park is spread over 37 acres. It is home to a variety of flora and by Samrat Dhamale fauna.It is a hot spot for bird watchers from mid October to February. Regular nature trails as well as educational seminars and workshops are organized for the visitors. A guide will help you get acquainted with the park. The Maharashtra Nature Park Society provides a respite from the sweltering heat and pollution of Mumbai.Situated close to the Dharavi Bus Depot, this park is home to more than 200 species of trees, 80 species of birds, and about 40 varieties of butterflies. The Park also has an amphitheater and conducts educational programmes to spread awareness on environment protection. A visit around the park would introduce you to nature like you've never seen before, in the busy city of Mumbai. Although a beauty to explore, beware of snakes while you walk around the green pathways. +91 22 24079938 [email protected] Bandra Sion Link Road, Near Dharavi Bus Depot, Dharavi, Bombaim Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo "Zoo, Museum and Botanical Gardens" Here the huge rock-cut elephant stands, which was moved by the British in 1865 from Elephanta Island. This complex houses Mumbai's zoo as well as the Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Victoria and Albert Museum). The museum has interesting exhibits relating to the city's past. Archaeological finds, maps, and photographs depicting Mumbai's history are on display. The surrounding Botanical Gardens cover an area of 48 acres in the midst of the bustling and congested city. One of the oldest and the largest public gardens, it was established in 1863. +91 22 2377 2414 Ambedkar Road, Near Byculla East Railway Station, Bombaim Hanging Gardens "Garden on a Hill Slope" Also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the Hanging Gardens were built in 1880 and was given a facelift in 1921. Perched atop Malabar Hill, they were christened 'Hanging Gardens' because of their strategic by No machine-readable location. This wonderfully-done garden looks south from Malabar Hill author provided. Nichalp towards Colaba, affording panoramic views of the city, and spectacular assumed (based on copyright sunset vistas come evening. A soothing sanctum nestled right amid the claims). urban buildings of the vicinity, the garden bears a fine tapestry of fountains, swaying palms, groves of varicolored foliage and vibrant flower beds. A site replete with unabashed scenery, these terraced gardens are built over three reservoirs, which store up to 30 million gallons of water. In the mornings, it is the haunt for joggers and fitness freaks, and a serene hideaway of peace and tranquillity by evening. Offering a brilliant vantage point over the mighty Arabian sea, the garden also harbors a serpentine path, named the Hanging Gardens Path, which slithers through its picturesque, landscaped recesses. +91 22 2202 4482 [email protected] B G Kher Road, Opposite Kamala Nehru v.in Park, Bombaim Kamala Nehru Park "Splendid View" Perched atop the iconic Malabar Hill, Kamala Nehru Park spans an area of 370 square meters (4,000 square feet) and offers spectacular views of the Girgaum Chowpatty beach and the Queen's Necklace, Marine Drive. Frequented mostly by families and tourists, the park's largest attraction is the old woman's shoe or the Boot House, inspired by the nursery rhyme by wallygrom (very busy at 'There was an old woman who lived in a shoe'. Kids typically climb atop work) the shoe house and peep out from the quaint little window at the top. Bright lawns and numerous plant species translate into several shaded areas in the park, making it an ideal picnic spot. +91 22 2363 3561 B G Kher Road, Bombaim Mumbai Port Trust Garden "Local Seaside Park" Also known as Sagar Upvan by locals, the Mumbai Port Trust Garden provides a leafy respite from Mumbai's concrete jungle. A scenic seafront location that is also close to the Colaba Bus Terminal, these gardens are well-manicured and maintained by the Mumbai Port Trust. Hordes of families, couples, kids and joggers meander into the park from sunrise to sunset. Inside the park, there is a greenhouse with numerous plant species that are diligently labeled, a gazebo, clear jogging tracks and plenty of seating areas. Visitors can also watch migratory birds in all their glory. Off Sassoon Dock Road, Bombaim Sanjay Gandhi National Park "A Breath of Fresh Air" Formerly known as the Borivali National Park, this 87 square kilometers (8700 hectares) protected area on the northern outskirts of Mumbai, provides a fresh breath to this congested megapolis. Originally planned as a wildlife retreat outside Mumbai, most of its area still remains wild but breathtakingly beautiful. It is filled with dense forests and picturesque by Sobarwiki lakes. The highlights of the Park are the several animal species like the Hyena, four-horned antelope, panther, deer, leopard along with plenty of fauna, making it a birdwatcher's paradise with over 274 species. You can enjoy the Lion Safari park inside or take a ride on the toy train. Home to the Buddhist Kanheri caves, the national park is a favorite among outdoor lovers in the city. +91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist www.mumbaikarsforsgnp.com/ Western Express Highway, Borivali, Information) Bombaim JUNTE-SE A NÓS À: cityseeker.com Condições gerais | POLíTICA DE PRIVACIDADE | API | ENTRE EM CONTATO CONOSCO | Direitos autorais 2020 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).