Banganga Tank
8 people recommendvia r/mumbai·8 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Banganga Tank on Malabar Hill is a heritage water tank that commenters recommend as an offbeat Mumbai stop, with one calling it a gem of a place and another describing it as an old tank surrounded by modern towers, with a cinematic feel. It appears on several Mumbai and South Mumbai must-visit lists, and one visitor suggests going in the early hours and having tea nearby, saying sitting at the tank is quite an experience. Another commenter singles out the Dev Diwali festivities, when the temple is illuminated with small oil lamps in a tradition reminiscent of a famous riverside ceremony in Varanasi.
Address
Banganga Tank, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006
At a glance
- Best for
- First-timers
- Known for
- Dev Diwali festivities, Heritage water tank
The evidence
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Includes it on a list of places to visit in Mumbai.
Included in a list of South Mumbai spots to visit.
A later trip highlight was heading up Malabar Hill to the tank
Describes Banganga in Malabar Hill as a gem of a place worth discovering.
Recommends it.
Lists it among places to visit.
Recommends visiting Banganga Tank for Dev Diwali, a picturesque heritage structure lit with diyas like Varanasi's Ganga Aarti.
Recommends pairing an early trip with sitting at the tank, calling it quite an experience.
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Last verified 21/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.