Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens)
हँगिंग गार्डन
Terraced garden on the top of Malabar Hill, famous for hedges clipped into animal shapes and for views of the 'Queen's Necklace' along Marine Drive.
The Hanging Gardens were built in 1881 on the top of Malabar Hill and take their name from being constructed over a water reservoir. The gardens feature hedges and flowerbeds clipped into shapes such as elephants and giraffes, and they are a favourite spot for locals to exercise and stroll in the morning. Across the road, Kamala Nehru Park has a giant 'Old Woman's Shoe' slide and overlooks the curving shoreline of Marine Drive. When the street lights come on after dark, the view becomes the famous 'Queen's Necklace'. Both gardens are free and can be linked with Gandhi's residence and Banganga Tank. The surrounding area is an upscale residential district with steep roads, so taking a taxi up the hill is recommended.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
- Girgaon Chowpatty
- Banganga Tank
- Marine Drive
- Mahalaxmi Temple
- Chor Bazaar
- Haji Ali Dargah
- Mumba Devi Temple