Hanging Gardens, Mumbai

The Hanging Gardens are one of the most pleasant green spaces on Malabar Hill, where visitors can enjoy one of the most scenic viewpoints in Mumbai. The park was laid out in 1881 on terraced slopes above the city and later renovated in 1921.

The gardens were created not only as a public park but also as a protective cover for large water reservoirs located beneath the hill. Built above three reservoirs capable of storing millions of gallons of water, the landscaped grounds were designed to shield the city’s drinking water supply from contamination. This unusual arrangement is what gave the site its popular name.

One of the most recognizable features of the gardens is the collection of carefully trimmed hedges shaped into animals and other playful forms. Along the northern side of the park, visitors will find a small pavilion that offers a shaded place to pause and enjoy the surrounding greenery. Near the central paths, a decorative fountain adds a focal point to the garden layout. On the western side of the gardens, a modest clock tower stands among the trees. From this edge of the park, visitors can also glimpse views toward Back Bay and the Arabian Sea.