Destinations » Asia » India » State of Mahārāshtra » Mumbai » Attractions » Malabar Hill

Malabar Hill, Mumbai, India

Ratings:
Average (4 Reviews 1 source)

Near Nepean Sea Road, Hanging Gardens
400 006 Mumbai
India
+91 22 2202 4482

Neighborhood : Walkeshwar/Malabar Hill

Day Trips & Walks, Attractions & Landmarks

One of the city's most stately and expensive residential areas, Malabar Hill is located at the northern end of the Backbay, offering fantastic views of the sea. The Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens offer spectacular hilltop views of the city. It is also a much favoured spot for the endless lovesick couples of Mumbai. Towards the southern end is the temple of Walkeshwar, the Sand Lord. According to legend, Lord Rama rested here for a while on his way to rescue his wife, Sita. He constructed a Lingam of sand at the temple. The original temple has given way to a much newer structure. Just below the temple is the Banaganga Tank, yet another legend surrounding it. Located right at the end is Raj Bhavan, the erstwhile headquarters of the British Government. It is now the residence of Maharashtra's governor. At the foot of Malabar Hill's eastern side is the Babulnath Mandir, one of the many popular temples.

[ Show more ]

Latest Reviews (from TravelMuse and around the web)

Leave Review
- E-mail^*
- Password^*
- Rating: ^*
  - Average Rating :
- Title ^*
- By clicking submit you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
- Submit
Review Options Enter your personal information to the left, or sign in with your Facebook account by clicking the button below.
Review Options Hi ,
You are signed in with your Facebook account. Sign out here.