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Ashtanayika – Zoo & Udyan Tour
₹2,500 per person
What’s included
- 2.5-hour heritage walk at Ranichi Baug, Byculla
- Stories of 8 women who shaped Mumbai
- History of one of the city's oldest gardens
- English or Marathi · 3–20 people
About this experience
Discover a different side of Mumbai at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo (Ranichi Baug), where history, memory, and untold stories quietly coexist. This curated 2.5-hour heritage walk brings together the evolution of one of Mumbai’s oldest public gardens with the inspiring journeys of eight extraordinary women who influenced the city and the wider world.
As you walk through this historic landscape, you’ll explore how Ranichi Baug emerged during the colonial era as a space for science, education, and public life. Alongside this, the experience introduces you to powerful narratives of women who broke barriers in education, social reform, leadership, and intellectual thought.
What You Will Explore
1. History of Ranichi Baug
Understand the origins of one of Mumbai’s oldest public gardens and its transformation over time.
- Colonial vision behind public gardens
- Role of the Agri-Horticultural Society
- Evolution into a botanical garden and zoo
2. Stories of Eight Women Who Shaped History
Explore inspiring narratives of women who left a lasting impact.
- Social reformers and pioneers
- Leaders who challenged societal norms
- Contributions to education, science, and public life
- Their connection to Mumbai’s evolving identity
Event Flow
- 9:00 AM – Assembly at Regal Restaurant (Parsi breakfast)
- 10:00 AM – Move to Ranichi Baug
- 10:15 AM – Walk begins
- 12:30 PM – Walk ends
Experience Details
- Duration: 2.5 hours (Total experience ~3.5 hours)
- Location: Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo, Byculla, Mumbai
- Language: English / Marathi
- Vehicle: Not provided
- Availability: Any day with prior appointment (except Navaratri)
- Group Size: Min 03 | Max 20
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