While talking about the places of interest in the coastal city of Mumbai Victoria Gardens cannot be missed. The official name of the Victoria Gardens currently is Veermata Rani Jijabai Bhonsle Udyaan. It is named after the mother of great Maratha king Shivaji. It is located at Byculla area in the heart of Mumbai city in Maharashtra. The land on which the current Jijamata Udyaan is situated was initially owned by the wealthy Jewish businessman named David Sassoon who instructed architects to create the museums and clock tower at this place but late he donated this place to Mumbai Municipal Corporation.Though it is called a Garden but actually it also houses a zoo, Victoria and Albert Museum. It was founded in the year 1861. In short this place is called Rani Bagh. The museums situated here exhibits the rich past of industrial as well as agricultural growth in Mumbai. There is a huge elephant statue is placed on the grounds at the eastern side of Museum. This huge elephant image was brought in here from the ancient Elephanta Caves of Mumbai city.At the entrance of the Jijamata Udyaan a huge clock tower whose design resembles Italian Architectural style welcomes you. This garden is spread over an area of forty eight acres and is full of lush greenery which is a rare sight now in the metro city of Mumbai. Colorful flower beds and tall trees give you an opportunity to indulge in nature and breathe as much fresh air as you can. The landscaping here is worth praising and a delight to eyes as it houses some of the oldest trees of Mumbai city.There is a botanical garden here housing several rare species of plants which are preserved for botanical studies and research purpose. The garden houses two popular museums known as Victoria and Albert museum but the names are now changed and presently they are called Bhau Daji Lad Museum. The museum exhibits the articles related to the history of industrial and agricultural growth of city along with some splendid collection of archeological findings in order to develop industrial and agricultural interest among youth. Through this museum one can get an idea of India’s rich culture and art wealth.The Rani Bagh also houses a zoo to entertain kids. You may not know that this zoo is one of the oldest zoos of our country. This part of Victoria Garden is the most favorite of children as they get a chance to see different species of animals as well as birds. Some of the species here are endangered but given favorable environment here. Kids can also enjoy the elephant ride here at the zoo. The verdant gardens of Jijamata Udyaan very well maintained and manicured. No doubt it can be a visual treat for you and your family. You will see the statues of Jijamata and Shivaji in the garden.AccessibilityOne can easily reach here by trains, buses, taxies or auto rickshaws from any part of city. Byculla station is located just opposite to the Jijamata Udyaan.Timings of the zooIt is open from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm every day except Wednesdays.Entry feeRs. 5 per headRUCHI MAHAJAN займ на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн