Parks & Gardens in Mumbai
Escape the urban bustle at the best parks and gardens in Mumbai. Enjoy morning walks, picnics, jogging tracks, and beautiful green spaces.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Asia's most visited national park spread over 104 sq km. Home to Kanheri Caves, wildlife, and nature trails.
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹48 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 15 min walk
Activities
Safari, trekking, cave exploration, boating
Kanheri Caves
Ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves dating back to 1st century BCE, located inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 5 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹30 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 60 min walk
Activities
Cave exploration, trekking, photography
Powai Lake
Artificial lake surrounded by hills, near IIT Bombay. Known for scenic views and crocodiles.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening
Nearest Metro
Saki Naka· 15 min walk
Activities
Jogging, bird watching, photography
Hanging Gardens
Terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with topiary, sunset views, and cool breeze. Popular for morning walks.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or sunset
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 25 min walk
Activities
Walking, photography, relaxation
Aarey Colony Forest
Green lung of Mumbai with tribal villages, dairy farms, and nature trails. Home to leopards.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Aarey· 5 min walk
Activities
Nature walks, bird watching, photography
Juhu Beach
Famous beach in Mumbai known for street food, celebrity homes nearby, and sunset views.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Andheri· 20 min walk
Activities
Street food, walks, horse rides
Versova Beach
Quieter beach compared to Juhu with fishing village charm. Famous for sunset and kite flying.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Versova· 10 min walk
Activities
Photography, kite flying, fishing village visit
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Historic beach at the end of Marine Drive, famous for bhel puri, Ganpati visarjan, and evening strolls.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Girgaon· 10 min walk
Activities
Street food, beach games, photography
Horniman Circle Gardens
Historic garden in the heart of Fort area surrounded by Victorian-era buildings. Perfect for a peaceful break.
Opening Hours
6 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 10 min walk
Activities
Relaxation, photography, reading
Aksa Beach
Clean and less crowded beach in Malad West, popular for weekend picnics and water sports.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening
Nearest Metro
Malad West· 25 min walk
Activities
Beach activities, swimming, picnic
Gorai Beach
Peaceful beach near Borivali known for horse riding, water sports, and nearby Global Vipassana Pagoda.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or sunset
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 30 min walk
Activities
Beach, horse riding, water sports
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo
Mumbai's only zoo in Byculla with diverse animals, botanical garden, and historic Bhau Daji Lad Museum.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 6 PM (Closed Wed)
Entry Fee
₹50 (Adults), ₹25 (Children)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Dadar· 20 min walk
Activities
Zoo tour, botanical garden
Kamala Nehru Park
Children's park on Malabar Hill with famous Boot House and stunning views of Marine Drive.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset views
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 25 min walk
Activities
Walking, playground, city views
Bandra Reclamation Promenade
Popular seafront promenade with joggers, cyclists, and stunning views of Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning for jogging, evening for sunset
Nearest Metro
Bandra Colony· 12 min walk
Activities
Jogging, cycling, photography
Madh Island Beach
Quiet beach escape with fishing villages, old Portuguese fort ruins, and peaceful atmosphere.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening
Nearest Metro
Malad West· 30 min walk
Activities
Beach, fort exploration, photography
Gilbert Hill
66-million-year-old volcanic rock formation rising 200 feet. One of two such formations in the world.
Opening Hours
6 AM - 6 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Andheri· 15 min walk
Activities
Trekking, photography, geology
Worli Sea Face
Scenic promenade with stunning views of Arabian Sea and Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Popular evening spot.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset
Nearest Metro
Dadar· 20 min walk
Activities
Walking, jogging, photography
Bandra Bandstand
Popular promenade with celebrity homes (Shahrukh Khan's Mannat), stunning sea views, and romantic ambiance.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Bandra Colony· 15 min walk
Activities
Walking, celebrity home viewing, photography
Marve Beach
Quiet beach in Malad with soft sand, casuarina trees, and ferry point to Manori and Gorai islands.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening
Nearest Metro
Malad West· 25 min walk
Activities
Beach, ferry rides, photography
Manori Beach
Secluded beach village accessible by ferry. Known for beach shacks, seafood, and peaceful retreat.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free (ferry charged)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Weekend
Nearest Metro
Malad West· 35 min walk
Activities
Beach, seafood, relaxation
How to Reach
Ferry from Marve Beach
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Early morning is the best time for birdwatching and walks
Pack a picnic for a relaxing afternoon in larger parks
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