For how to get around Mumbai on a Malabar Hill outing, Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens—better known as the Hanging Gardens—makes a clear first stop, with Kamala Nehru Park across the road. The garden combines landscaped paths and city views, and its stated opening hours are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Malabar Hill, Mumbai
- Opening hours: 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., according to Incredible India
- Nearby pairing: Kamala Nehru Park is across the road
Where Hanging Gardens sits on Malabar Hill
The Hanging Gardens sit on Malabar Hill, above reservoirs that supply Mumbai. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai says the garden was laid out in 1881; its D Ward heritage article credits Ulhas Ghapokar with the design and describes the site as built over a colonial-era reservoir.
Its location makes this a compact parks outing: Kamala Nehru Park is directly across the road. The two gardens have different features, so you can visit one and then cross over to the other.
Garden paths, views and features
The Hanging Gardens combine shaped hedges, flower beds, lawns and fountains with views over the Arabian Sea and Mumbai’s skyline. The garden also has a flower clock and a marble sundial.
Look out for the path layout: viewed from above, the paths form the letters PMG, short for Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens. The garden’s animal-shaped hedges are another distinctive detail.
Opening times and access checks
Incredible India gives the Hanging Gardens’ opening hours as 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. As access can be affected by changes at the site, check the official site before you go; the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai is the relevant civic authority.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is the nearest airport, and Mumbai Central Railway Station is the nearest railway station. Those listings do not give onward route details, so plan your connection to Malabar Hill separately. For local transit options around the area, see Mumbai public transport.
Adding Kamala Nehru Park nearby
Kamala Nehru Park is across the road from the Hanging Gardens, making it an easy companion stop on the same outing. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai says the park was laid out in 1952 and named after Kamala Nehru, wife of India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
The park’s best-known feature is the Old Woman’s Shoe, alongside swings and slides. It also overlooks Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, giving the two parks different outlooks within the same Malabar Hill visit.
Getting there from the hotel area
The Hanging Gardens are about a 19-minute drive from Ripon Palace. Once you reach the gardens, Kamala Nehru Park is across the road.
For a wider day out beyond Malabar Hill, the parks can fit into a South Mumbai plan; the sequence depends on the rest of your stops. If you are planning other neighbourhood visits, a one-day South Mumbai itinerary offers another way to structure the day.
FAQs
What is the official name of the Hanging Gardens?
The gardens are Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, commonly called the Hanging Gardens.
What are the Hanging Gardens’ opening hours?
Incredible India gives opening hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check the official site before visiting, as access can change.
Can you visit Kamala Nehru Park on the same outing?
Yes. Kamala Nehru Park is across the road from the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill.
What can you see at Kamala Nehru Park?
The park features the Old Woman’s Shoe, swings and slides, with views over Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach.