Hanging Gardens, Mumbai comprises one of the most spectacular sightseeing destinations in Mumbai. The garden was formerly called the Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens but was rechristened because of the unique location of the gardens. The slopes of the Malabar hills were chosen for the venue of the garden. The Hanging Gardens double up as a tourist spot and a protection for the three huge water reservoirs over which it is built. The water reservoirs, together has a capacity of containing thirty million gallons of water. This water after purification is used for drinking purpose by a huge population of Mumbai.
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The Hanging Gardens in Mumbai was built in 1880 and presently houses a large stretch of garden.
The garden has been beautified with plants, which have been shaped up as animals. There are fountains and beautiful flower plants as well. The view of sunset from the Hanging Gardens, Mumbai is a must for all nature lovers. In 1921, the garden underwent major refurbishment.
The Hanging Gardens lies opposite to the location of the Kamala Nehru Park in the Bal Gangadhar Kher Road. Visitors to the Hanging Gardens of Mumbai commute to the place in public buses, cabs, local trains and auto-rickshaws.
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