Neither vehicles, nor toll, but this Mumbai spot has earned Rs 72 lakh for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the past seven months. The spot is the elevated natural trail walkway at Malabar
Hill. In March, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) inaugurated the nature trail, inspired by Singapore’s famous ‘Tree Top Walk’ after construction for four years. So far, more than 2,91,836 tourists have visited this trail. The BMC has earned more than Rs 72,98,950 from this trail, News18 Marathi reported.
The Malabar Hill nature trail
This beautiful forest walkway offers visitors a peaceful escape in the middle of the busy city.
The trail connects Kamala Nehru Park to Doongerwadi Woods, giving nature lovers a unique way to experience the city’s green spaces. Managed by the BMC, the project aims to bring people closer to nature while maintaining the beauty of the environment.
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This project, built in the Kamala Nehru Park and Ferozshah Mehta Park area, has become popular since the summer vacation.
When can you visit?
- This place is open to everyone daily from 5 AM to 9 PM.
- The entry fee is Rs 25 for Indian citizens and Rs 100 for foreign tourists.
- Many tourists from Mumbai and from across the country and abroad visit here.
- Walking through the greenery, tourists get a unique experience of seeing the panoramic view of the sea.
- There are restrictions on carrying food as it may attract monkeys.
- Visitors are only allowed to carry water bottles.
- Visitors can book their tickets online for easy access on: https://naturetrail.mcgm.gov.in/
What is special about this place?
Mumbai’s rich biodiversity is the biggest attraction.
You can see more than 200 plant species, various types of birds, and reptiles here.
From one spot, you can also see the charming view of Girgaon Chowpatty. Hence, this place is special for nature lovers and photographers.
How to reach Malabar Hill viewing gallery?
The 485-meter-long, 2.4-meter-wide trail is enveloped in vibrant greenery, showcasing over 100 plant species, including gulmohar, almond, jamun, and banyan trees.
These trees attract many birds, like kingfishers, bulbuls, and parakeets. Visitors may also spot small reptiles, including lizards and pythons, living in their natural habitat.
The entry and exit points are located at Siri Road, behind Kamala Nehru Park, making the trail easily accessible to the public.
