A Speck of Green in an Urban Jungle...Parsik Hills

   A Speck of Green in an Urban Jungle...

   Parsik Hill - Navi Mumbai

Hi Readers ,

                

                  Now this is going to be a rather short article as compared to my previous ones !

For those of us living in Metropolitan concrete jungles , an evening stroll into neighbouring patch of natural greenery , comes as a blessing . So for those of you, living in Navi Mumbai / Mumbai MMR , and those who are visiting Mumbai , don't miss to explore this Oasis of green amidst the city .

                 

                 Parsik hills in its entirety stretch some 9 kms long , north south parallel to the railway lines,right from Mumbra to Kharghar . Most of the northern stretches have been destroyed partially or completely levelled , due to Quarrying activities . But fortunately for us,some regions especially the southern most tips adjoining Seawoods,CBD and Nerul are in almost pristine condition . 

                 Parsik hills have become a very popular evening getaway for Navi Mumbai folk. People come here to enjoy the panoramic view that this place offers of the neighbouring Suburbs and  some come to just to have a refreshing jog through the forests .

A Hair-Pin Bend ...en Route to ..Parsik Hills.

               Parsik Hills is home for some residential structures too . There are quite few pockets inside the forest where the burgeoning premium real estate of Navi Mumbai has managed to infiltrate into .Who would not love to stay here !?! 

No wonder even the Mayor's Bungalow ( Mayor of Navi Mumbai ) is perched right on top of the Hill. Having said , that majority of the area is still protected by the forest department and construction is prohibited . 

               The main highlight of the hills , and probably the most visible landmark from below , is the ISCON Krishna Temple , perched right on top . The iconic structure is visible from a quite a distance , because of the absence of taller structures nearby .

ISCON Temple

               Just adjoining the temple complex , is a small and neat garden , from where a picturesque panoramic view of the adjoining Navi Mumbai can be seen . Many photographers come here to snap some of the most beautiful sunsets in the Navi Mumbai skyline . 

               The garden is literally built on-top , or probably as a cover for a huge water tank .. yes parsik hill is almost in entirety a big water tank , probably serving to all adjoining suburban regions . Therefore the probably downside you will feel when you visit the garden complex , is the unmistakable smell of Chlorine in the air , resulting out of chlorination of water . Let us let the pictures do the talking ..

                                                                       Sunset in Navi Mumbai.

                         
                                                                    A few more sunset snaps.

            
                                        
                            Time for FACT-SHEET.........

  FACT SHEET :

  How to get there : 

                            Step - 1 : Reach Mumbai.
                            Step - 2 : Take a CAB/LOCAL/Bus to CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai.

What to see: 

                           ISKON Temple , Hanging Gardens ( Sun-Set Point )

Must see :

                           

                           Hanging Gardens .





So fellas till my next article ....PEACE !