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Popularly called Ranee Baug after its namesake, the Victoria
Gardens are now rechristened Jijamata Udyan. They are
botanical gardens, sprawled over 48 acres and contain
some of the oldest trees in the city, some dating back
two hundred years! At the entrance is a charming Renaissance
clock tower to match the Italian Renaissance-style Victoria
and Albert Museum (now the Bhau Dali Ladd Museum) that
houses an interesting collection of local archaeological
finds. Just behind it is the Mumbai Zoo, a depressing
place with animals in bare cast iron-and-stone cages.
Avoidable. You can however, opt for an elephant ride on
weekends, but the best bet is a stroll through the gorgeous
botanical gardens or picnic on the well-kept lawns.
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