Marine Drive - Maharashtra - मारीने द्रीवे
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The beach is also quite famous for its amazing sunset views. One of the most popular promenades in Mumbai, marine Drive will catch you unawares with its picturesque beauty. The road running along the beach has been termed as the 'Queen's Necklace', because of the spectacular curve of its glittering streetlights at night. Whenever you are in the Mumbai city, make sure to visit this magnificent beach and lose yourself in the fun that seems to be resonating in its surroundings.
Marine Drive located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920's and 1930's on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's most famous thorough fare. It is also referred to as "Queen's Necklace" because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night. Recently it has come to known as "Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road" with Nariman Point on one end to Babulnath, at the foot of Walkeshwar on the other. Situated at the end of Marine Drive and the foot of Malabar Hill this expanse of sand and sea is the place where pleasure seekers come to relax after dusk in the cool sea breeze.
Marine Drive Beach is situated along the shoreline of the Arabian Sea and stretches right from the Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill. The two ends of the beach come across as completely contrasting, with the Nariman Point being a concrete jungle and Malabar Hill being resplendent with nature's beauty. Marine Drive Beach was reclaimed from the Back Bay in 1920 and since then, it has been extremely popular amongst the locals as well as the tourists visiting the Mumbai city of India.
Cool breezes sweeping the beach serve as an excellent relaxant for the body and its cool sands lure you to take long walks. Marine Drive Beach stretches over an area of approximately three kilometers and is very popular amongst kids who come here to run around, play games and have fun. Even couples frequent the place in large numbers to spend sometime in solitude. You will find a large number of hawkers at the Marine Drive Beach, selling delicious street food, local knick knacks, and so on.
Marine Drive Beach is situated along the shoreline of the Arabian Sea and stretches right from the Nariman Point to the foot of Malabar Hill. The two ends of the beach come across as completely contrasting, with the Nariman Point being a concrete jungle and Malabar Hill being resplendent with nature's beauty. Marine Drive Beach was reclaimed from the Back Bay in 1920 and since then, it has been extremely popular amongst the locals as well as the tourists visiting the Mumbai city of India.
Cool breezes sweeping the beach serve as an excellent relaxant for the body and its cool sands lure you to take long walks. Marine Drive Beach stretches over an area of approximately three kilometers and is very popular amongst kids who come here to run around, play games and have fun. Even couples frequent the place in large numbers to spend sometime in solitude. You will find a large number of hawkers at the Marine Drive Beach, selling delicious street food, local knick knacks, and so on.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
Any time of the year.
Travel Direction
Location
Central Mumbai, Maharashtra
Built In: 1920 And 1930's.
Built In: 1920 And 1930's.
How to Reach
By Air
Mumbai has both national and international airports and regular flights connect it with all major countries and states in India.By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Charni Road (Western Railway).By Road
Mumbai being the capital city of Maharashtra State is well connected by road with all parts of the state. City bus services are available from all-important points in the city.Accommodation
As a major metropolis in India and the capital city of the Maharahtra state is well equipped with excellent Hotel accommodation, which vary from luxurious to reasonable budget hotels. Locals also let rooms for accommodation.Nearby Places and other Beaches
At the top end of Marine Drive is Chowpatty Beach, the only beach in the central part of Mumbai. One can witnesses many Hindu religious ceremonies taking place at Chowpatty like the annual thread-tying ceremony initiating young boys into the Brahmin caste, 'Nariel Purnima' towards the end of the monsoons and 'Ganesh Chaturthi' immersions. One can see the statues of Lokmanya Tilak and Vithalbhai Patel. There is a huge line of stalls on the beach, selling 'Bhelpuri', 'Kulfi' and 'Paan'. There are also shooting galleries, snake charmers, monkey trainers, balloon sellers and even masseurs. Recently they have added a park called "Nana-Nani Park" for elderly people.
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