Kamala Nehru Park, Malabar Hill, Mumbai

Kamala Nehru Park, Malabar Hill, Mumbai

Perched on the top of Malabar Hill, Kamala Nehru Park is essentially a vantage point that presents a panoramic view of the glittering city - Mumbai. It extends to 3,300 sq. m. in the most luxurious and posh residential area of the Bollywood city of India and was opened in the year 1952. The park was christened after Kamla Nehru, who was the wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. The park is a pleasant place with foliage all around and well-maintained green lawns.

Apart from the striking shoe-shaped structure, it has little to brag of regarding amusement. However, on the whole, Kamla Nehru Park is a nice place to spend sometime away from the hustling city. In fact, you might have seen this shoe-shaped structure in Hindi movies. As said, this structure has been inspired by the nursery rhyme 'There was an old woman'. Frequently visited by schoolchildren, Kamla Nehru Park is amongst the favorite hangouts of kids.

You can drop in here any day of the week, between 05:00 hrs and 21:00 hrs. Being sited at height, the area is comparatively cool and less sultry, as regards the city. From different points in the garden, you can glimpse the spectacular sights of the city, including Chowpatty Beach and the scintillating Marine Drive that appears like shining Queen's Necklace. In concise terms, Kamala Nehru Park offers a green retreat to the people of Bombay.

You can reach here by taking a taxi from Grant Road railway station.