Chota Kashmir - Boating and Garden in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Chota Kashmir is a public garden and boating facility located within the expansive Aarey Colony in Mumbai. The main feature is a small, calm lake surrounded by greenery, where visitors can enjoy boating. The options typically include four-seater paddle boats and a few larger, decorated boats resembling Kashmir's shikaras, which gave the place its name. The surrounding area has walking paths and some patches of lawn with trees providing shade. The atmosphere is generally relaxed, offering a simple break from the city's fast pace. It was once a very popular location for shooting Bollywood films in the 1960s and 70s, and while it has seen better days, it still attracts families and couples, especially on weekends, looking for an affordable outdoor activity. The experience is more about the simple pleasure of being on the water in a green setting rather than a highly manicured park.