Chhota Kashmir Mumbai (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images & Information)

Between the concrete and steel high rises and far from all the hustle of Mumbai, lies the small green belt of Aarey Colony that has a parkland called ‘Chhota Kashmir’. The Chhota Kashmir Garden and lake are located on opposite sides of the road. The lake has boating facilities and also has been a shooting location for many Bollywood songs.

There is a lotus pond too. Locals visit the garden on weekends as a picnic spot. The garden is visited by both families as well as couples.

Location of Chhota Kashmir Mumbai

The Chhota Kashmir garden is located at the centre of Aarey Colony, near the Aarey Dairy and opposite Aarey Police Station.

Things to do at Chhota Kashmir Mumbai

1. Boating at Chhota Kashmir Lake: The lake of Chhota Kashmir, spread across an area of 4 acres, is the only water body within the vicinity of Mumbai city where one can go boating, both in a rowboat and paddleboat. Open for visitors all days of the week, the surroundings of the lake is very peaceful due to its location.

2. Chhota Kashmir Garden: The garden is located on the other side of the road from the lake. When it would be out of scope for movies to be shot in Kashmir or Shimla due to a variety of reasons in the past, the well-manicured garden of Chhota Kashmir would serve as an alternative location for several Bollywood movie songs.

The garden is visited by couples as well as families. Kids from nearby schools are taken for picnics here. The garden is perfect to spot birds like egrets, tropical mynahs and parrots. There are also a great variety of butterflies to watch for.

Image Gallery of Chhota Kashmir Mumbai

Entry Fee and Timings of Chhota Kashmir Mumbai

Timings:
Chhota Kashmir is open all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Boat Ride timings are from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Ticket Rates:
The entry fee for the park is INR 20 per person. For a 30 minute boat ride, the tickets are priced at INR 20 per person.

Places to visit near Chhota Kashmir Mumbai

Aarey Nursery, Film City Mumbai / Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Vihar lake, Powai Lake and Archdiocesan Heritage Museum are located nearby.

How to Reach Chhota Kashmir Mumbai

Being well connected to all major parts of the city, Chhota Kashmir is quite easily accessible from all the suburbs of Mumbai via roadways. It is connected to the western suburbs via Western Express Highway, via Jogeshwari- Vikhroli Link road, it is connected to Powai and the Eastern suburbs whereas, via Marol Depot Road, it is connected to the Central Suburbs.

Nearest Railway Station to Chhota Kashmir – Goregaon Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Chhota Kashmir. One needs to hire an auto rickshaw or rent a cab from top car rental companies in Mumbai to reach. BEST buses also ply between Goregaon and Aarey Colony, where the tourist destination is located.

Nearest Airport to Chhota Kashmir – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is the nearest airport. Hail a cab (Ola, Uber, etc.) from the airport or get into a taxi to reach here.

If a visitor is traveling by BEST bus, the nearest bus stop is Chhota Kashmir Police Station bus stop. After getting down, one needs to walk for around 160 metres from the bus stop to the lake.

To ensure a great holiday experience in Mumbai, we at Mumbai Tourism, a division of Holidays DNA have designed Mumbai Tour packages that include a tour of popular sightseeing places of Mumbai. You can choose the package accordingly and have a great time exploring the city. For further details, please fill the Contact Us form and we will get back to you.

Location Map for Chhota Kashmir Mumbai