Malabar Point

Malabar Point, an astounding geographical location rises imperiously over land, the headland juts into the panoramic harbour like a cape in the cerulean sea.

In times past, the azure skies would forecast plunder as the sails of marauders appeared, the dreaded pirates of Malabar. They would ascend the pinnacle to plan their pillage. This summit by the shores heralded a view of the emerging city. Prophesying their recurring piracy, the peak came to be known as Malabar Point.

Condition at Malabar Hill also found favour with the English and their love of hunting. ‘Coursing matches were held here and Dr. Drove had the satisfaction of starting a hare, as large as an European one’. The feathers and lace on the hunter’s hats were no match for the starting heat of the tropical sun. Soon a hunting lodge came up at Malabar Point.’

Other visitors came drawn by the arresting sights. Eddying elements had twisted an avenue of trees into obeisance, creating a path leading to the waters. A swivel heralded a survey of the city. It was a site, that breathed destiny.