Gilbert Hill
Located near Bhavan University in Andheri (West), Gilbert Hill is a rare and unique volcanic structure that is now at risk of collapse due to the uneven growth of buildings around it.
It is a 61 tall monolithic pillar made of black basalt in Andheri, Mumbai, India. The rock has a steep vertical wall and was formed when molten lava was ejected from Mesozoic-era fissures around 65 million years ago. The hill has been declared a cultural heritage site since September 2007.The Mumbai High Court commissioned a team from IIT-Pawai to study the mound and suggest measures to protect it. Any construction around the hill is also prohibited.
According to experts, this rare geological phenomenon is the remains of a mountain with a group of vertical pillars near Yogeshwari excavated two decades ago. These vertical columns are similar to Devil's Tower National Monument and Devil's Postpile National Monument in Wyoming. Monument located in Eastern California, United States.
It is reached by a steep staircase carved into the rock.
Gaon Devi Durgamata Temple in a small garden above.
Once at the top, the panoramic view of Mumbai is impressive.
How to get there: If you are coming from the south, turn left after the Andheri East-West Link bridge (opposite the NADCO shopping center), then ask for the direction of the Gaudevi temple. If you use public transport, get off at Andheri station (West) and take an autorickshaw which will not exceed Rs.20/- depending on traffic. You can also walk from the station. This shouldn't take more than half an hour.
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