Marine Drive-the soul of the city is ever buzzing with energy and energy with more than thousands of locals and visitors visiting this seafront promenade everyday for a gust of cool breeze, sea view or relaxation. Lined with a series of palm trees and dotted with plush seating the mesmerizing walkway is ideal for morning walks, evening ambles, cycling or merely lounging with your loved ones. One of the major highlight of Marine Drive is the panoramic view of sunset; here as the sun dips beneath the Arabian Sea, the whole horizon gets aflame with orange, pink and purple hues that makes it a heavenly sight for the photographers and nature lovers to capture in their lenses.Major Attractions: Queen's Necklace, Arabian Sea promenade, Nariman Point, Girgaon Chowpatty, sunset viewpointsTop Activities: Walking, jogging, photography, sunset watching, street food, relaxing by the seaDuration: 2–3 HoursBest Time to Visit: October to MarchThe monsoons bring along a more furious and intense picture to Marine Drive as waves roar with all their might and smash into the promenade, here visitors are always cautioned to pay heed to the various advisories to remain secure. In fact both the ends of Marine Drive beckon its visitors with two unique attractions; on one end is the highly buzzing business mecca Nariman Point with its exquisite skylines and luxury hotels and the other end features the lively Girgaon Chowpatty, boasting an extensive selection of scrumptious street fare, which include but not restricted to pav bhaji, bhel puri, sev puri, kulfi, gola and much more. In its close proximity, one can also explore theWankhede Stadium, Churchgate, and several old heritage constructions. Marine Drive is equally frequented by health buffs, street performers and photographers too, thereby portraying the lively spirit of Mumbai in and out. 2,501,763 27,061 5131 As it whispers inaudibly to your ears as waves gently lapping onto its promenade – an exquisite contrast can be felt as the impressive skyscrapers tower over against the calm horizon. On the occasion of religious or cultural festivities like Ganesh Chaturthi, this place transforms into a spectacle of colours as masses descend here in great numbers for a visual spectacle of a beautiful Ganesh idol immolation ceremony. So, whether it is the start of your journey to explore the metropolis, a lazy afternoon that needs filling or just admiring one of the most picturesque coastlines in India as it stretches itself before you, the truly enrapturing Marine Drive will surely enamour you.
