Chowpatty Beach Mumbai

Where?

Chowpatty, one of the most well-heard-of beaches and the coolest factor swelling up Mumbai with pride, is situated at the north of Marine Drive. Chowpatty belongs to the central part of Mumbai and is in vicinity to the central business district of Mumbai –Nariman Point.

Why Chowpatty?

For tourists, Chowpatty has been one of the first places acquainted in the bustling city Mumbai. The beach is a sandy stretch lengthening parallelly with Marine Drive road, now renamed as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road. Day life at the beach is more or less quiet. Mumbaikars love flocking around the beach in the evenings, rejoicing every minute of life. On the skirts of the beach stand long rows of food stalls offering variety of eateries like the famous Bhel-Puri, Kulfi etc. Fun and fair clouds the atmosphere as one watches the beholding activities of amazing snake charmers, monkey trainers, balloon sellers and masseurs.

What else?

Chowpatty has symbolic significance and emotional ties with Mumbaikars and their festivals. Tourists fortunate enough can get a glimpse of the traditional thread-tying ceremony and Nariel Purnima happening every year at Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai. Idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in the depth of the waters of Chowpatty that also happens to be one of the most frequented beaches in Mumbai. The only hitch here is the presence of miscreants like pickpockets hushing up for opportunities. So be careful.

How do I get there?

Chowpatty is accessible from Bassein Road railhead on the Western Railway line by BEST buses or cabs .

Where do I stay?

Some of the prominent hotels situated near the Marine Drive- Chowpatty Beach, are Hotel Marine Plaza and Ambassador Hotel with superior rooms letting you enjoy the beauty of the beach.

What do I carry?

Whatever makes good company in the zestful atmosphere of the beach – balls, frisbees, pets, cameras etc.