Mumbai Viewing Gallery Telescopes Found Covered
Four telescopes at Pramod Navalkar Viewing Gallery were found covered, BMC claims they are operational.
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Four telescopes at the Pramod Navalkar Viewing Gallery in Mumbai were found covered during a visit.
The BMC maintains that the telescopes are operational, but visitors claim they have been covered for several months.
The viewing gallery offers panoramic views of Mumbai's coastline and was inaugurated in October 2018.
A BMC sub-engineer suggested that staff might have temporarily covered the telescopes during lunch, but sources attribute the situation to a staff shortage.
The nearby elevated nature trail has been closed since June 2026 due to a fallen tree branch and is undergoing repairs, with a possible reopening in January.
Frequently asked questions
Why were the telescopes at Pramod Navalkar Viewing Gallery covered?
The BMC claims they are operational, but sources attribute the situation to a staff shortage.
When will the elevated nature trail reopen?
Repairs are underway, with a possible reopening in January, but no official confirmation has been given.
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