How did the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai get its name? Read to know the answer

In a city like Mumbai, it is almost impossible to find a green space. With few gardens and parks that we have, Mumbaikars try to find solace in se parks. Many people find it refreshing exercises to he out once in a while and bask in lap of nature. One such place is iconic Hanging Gardens.

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Every Mumbaikar has visited Hanging Gardens at least once in ir life. garden is situated on top of South Mumbai’s Malabar Hill. If you were wondering as to how place got its unique name, n keep reing.

Why is it called Hanging Garden?

Hanging Garden of Mumbai was built in 1881 over a water reservoir. Hence place got name. This water reservoir would supply entire South Mumbai with water for its daily uses. reservoir used to be an open one until British built Hanging Garden over it.

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Hanging Gardens in Mumbai is also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens. terraced gardens overlook beautiful Kamala Nehru Park on its west. park was initially built to prevent water from reservoir to get polluted as it was one of major sources of water supply in South Mumbai.

It is dedicated to Sir Pherozeshah Merwanjee Mehta. well-known Parsi leer is fondly even dressed as Lion of Bombay by many due to his numerous contributions to development of city. Mehta was also president of Indian National Congress in 1890.

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One of major attractions of Hanging Garden is famous Old Woman’s Shoe or Boot House. It is a huge boot-shaped structure that children can climb to get an aerial view of entire park. entire Hanging Gardens is like a blanket of greenery.

So next time you feel congested in rush of city, he to Hanging Gardens right away. You can also enjoy sunset from park, as it also offers a stunning view of Arabian Sea. Do not forget to pick up some snacks to munch on from small shops located at entrance of Hanging Gardens.

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