Chowpatty Beach Mumbai is among the many Mumbai beach scapes that pulls huge crowd in the evening. The fun on the beach gets more pronounced with the progress of night. The beach goers begin crowding from the time of sunset. Innumerable number of stalls and mobile vendors cater to the demands food lovers on the beach. The Marine Drive is located adjoining to the Chowpatty, Mumbai.
The Changing Mood on Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai
The Chowpatty Beach of Mumbai remains deserted in the morning and afternoon but the setting sun invites the mood of partying. However, unlike beaches in western countries, these beaches are meant for family gatherings. The crowd comprises children, adolescent girls and boys, men and women and old people. Riding horses, watching different animal shows, magic shows, and the likes gives the feel of Indian way of having fun. Indians love food on all occasions and spices are the hallmark street food. The hot food, be it pav bhajis or sheek kebabs make for sumptuous mouthful. The bhelpuri, chaats, ice candies too are very much in demand among locals and tourists alike. The balloon vendors, horse riders, snake charmers make a roaring business on Chowpatty beach.
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The Chowpatty Beach unlike other beaches is used for multiple purposes, such as for holding public conferences by politicians and for live performances by musicians and bands. The evenings in Chowpatty Mumbai throbs with life and the enjoyment takes a different toll during the festive seasons, especially during Ganesh Chaturthy immersion. Other religious festivals on the Chowpatty beach of Mumbai include 'Nariyal Purnima' and Sacred threading of Brahmin boys.
Where is Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai
The Chowpatty Beach is located near the Malabar hills and the Marine Drive. The Marine Drive has been re-christened as Netaji Subhash Chandra road, though the former name is better known among Mumbaikars. The border of the beach is brightly illuminated with lights. This continuous chain of lights gives the name 'Queen's Necklace' to the Marine Drive. The nearest railway station from the Chowpatty beach is the Charni Road station of the Western Railway. There are a number of hotels near the Chowpatty, where tourists can expect a cozy welcome. The Hotel Marine Plaza and the Ambassador hotel are two such recommended tourists accommodations.
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