B N Maheshwari Udyan — Attraction in Mumbai

Maheshwari Udyan is the name of a circular park in Matunga, Mumbai, which was named King's Circle during the time of the British Raj and for a period afterwards. The part of the road that leads to CST Railway station was formerly called Vincent Road. It was changed to Dr. Ambedkar Road almost 45 years ago. King's Circle station and Matunga stations are next to each other, the former on the Harbour and the latter on the Central line.

Morarji Desai, then Union Finance minister of India, laid the foundation stone on 3 February 1962 to commemorate the name change.

Located very close to King's Circle station is South Indian Education Society High School, one of Mumbai's oldest and premier schools. King's Circle is also central to places such as Koliwada, Wadala or Vadala, Sion, Dadar and C.G.S. Colony (Antop Hill); and is a prime location for real estate and business due to its central location and higher prices.

For several decades, Matunga and Sion were the roads terminal points. Beyond them was a marshy, unsuitable land mass, for habitation. All construction was taking place in South Bombay. Land was reclaimed from the sea and made available for building sites.

Maheshwari Udyan is on the road. It passes through various flyovers reaching Thane Depot. From this Udyan, one can go by walk to western part of Matunga. The Railway workshop one small length bylane foot bridge, (Local folks call this lane 'Monkey bridge') which connects Matunga East to...

One of the oldest public spaces in central Mumbai.

Evenings see a healthy mix of visitors from assorted strata of the society. Once inside you are mildly insulated from the traffic chaos just outside.

Acceptable levels of play spaces for kids available inside.

Lined across the streets that circle the garden are assorted eateries (the legendary Cafe Madras, Mysore Cafe, Natural ice cream, Just chill softy parlour being some of them), street bookshops (where you often get popular pre owned books for a bargain), Tailors, hair dressers and just about everything to keep you occupied with weekend chores.

The under space beneath the flyover that passes right over the garden also houses a walking/jogging track and is out of bounds...

Very well maintained park. This place also kown as King's Circle. It has dedicated play area for kids with lot of slides, seesaw and other playing equipments. Also dedicated area to exercise and workout in the park with different equipments. People of all age can visit this place to sit, to exercise, to play, to have calm surrounding, morning walk etc....! Kind of special seating arrangement is available for people who come in groups or alone to chill and enjoy. Very famous landmark in the area and can be easily noted from inside vehicle also. Sometimes couples also consider this place as one of the...