Chowpatty
Beach is a place that requires no introduction. No tour to Mumbai is
complete without visiting this lively beach, which is not meant for
sunbathing or swimming, but for eating. Situated at the northern end of
Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach is popular amongst people of all age
groups. Every evening, this beach gets stuffed with people, amidst food
kiosks, ferry rides, balloon sellers, etc. Indeed, it's a place where
you would love to come after a tiring day to please your taste buds,
suck in some fresh air and gradually cooling your heels.Moreover, it hosts various festivals of the Hindus throughout the year. Coconut Festival and Ganesh Chaturthi are the events that bring together people, from all stratus of the Commercial Capital of India. During the sunlight hours, Chowpatty Beach makes the resort of the people who doze under the shade of small trees. However, the evenings transform the whole beach into a venue for some carnival, where children enjoy in ferry rides and pony rides, while curb wayside astrologers make some swift money.
You can delight in the shows of professional masseurs, beebee-gun shooting galleries, contortionists, snake charmers and monkey-trainers. Take a quick bite of 'bhel-puri' that once eaten, you will not be able to resist. Relish the local delicacies such as Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri and Kulfi sold at local stalls dotting the beach. Chowpatty Beach acts as a hangout for masses in all seasons. Don't forget to explore this lively beach of Mumbai, where evenings are bustling and days are quite somber.