Hold your breath Navi Mumbaikars!
Behold...
The ‘ROCK GARDEN’.
Having just returned from the botanical marvel that has transformed the landscape of not just Sec. 21 Nerul, but the entire millennium city, I couldn’t stop my excitement from flowing into the blog. Spread over a sprawling area of 10 acres, the rock garden (also called the Sant Gadgebaba Udyan) presents a world-class offering to the residents of Nerul through a remarkable blend of rock architecture and greenery. Coupled with this a children’s play area, a proposed cafeteria and an amphitheatre, the park would certainly make for a delightful evening with the family.
As we entered through the grand stone gate, life-size figurines of five children (resembling the ‘The Sound of Music’ Children) greet us into a vivid collection of a variety of flora. Each variety neatly labelled with scientific names provides a decent botany lesson in addition to the visual treat. As we moved forward, we were greeted with unique artefacts ranging from waterfalls to small streams & ponds with every turn presenting something novel. The children’s play area was expectedly the busiest part, the Sunday evening having multiplied the crowd. The park however is laid with wide-open lush green lawns and purposefully carved rocks which allow every visitor to find his own space. And for those, who like their seating arrangement to be very proper, the specially constructed ‘pargolas’ (No idea where they got that term from??) provide good respite from the long stroll. Some of the other conspicuous offerings that charmed us as we walked along the winding paths included beautifully lighted fountains, Sant Gadgebaba’s Life-Size Statue and my personal favourite, the ‘Nakshatra Udyan’- A very unique concept where they had on display plants corresponding to every zodiac sign placed in a circular fashion. And finally, if you were smitten by any of the diverse plant varieties on display, you could actually purchase one for your home from the nursery located at a corner of the park.Well, need I say any more?? Go check it out yourself. All I can say is that this is one attraction that will be cherished by us for years to come!!
Inaugurated: 11th January 2011
- Location: Near D-Mart, Sector – 21, Nerul
- Entry Fee: Rs. 5 (Adults), Rs. 2 (Children)
- Spacious Vehicle Parking Space
- Developed By: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
If all goes as planned, the city could get its new international airport in Navi Mumbai by 2014.
ReplyDeleteAfter numerous delays, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) on Monday obtained the final approval for the revised master plan of the Navi Mumbai international airport from the steering committee headed by civil aviation secretary Nasim Zaidi.
we have been reading about it lot.. recently i heard due to ocean fauna's some people are opposing the project, i dont know what is that all bout . if it doesnt effects enviorment it would be great gift for the people in NAVI MUMBAI like us who are frequent flyers.