Marine Drive-Nucleus of Mumbai

Nirmeeti Patole:-

Marine Drive is a nucleus of Mumbai which will enthrall you and give a new energy to live your life. If you have been a first time visitor to the ‘City of Dreams’, then you must seize this golden opportunity to visit it. This amazing integration of beach and shore is an emotion for many. Its cool breeze, soothing air, exciting monsoon, incredible scenic view and delicious snacks will captivate your heart.

It is a 3.5 km long road along the coastline, situated in the lavish South Bombay. ‘Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road’ is the original name that links Nariman Point to the tip of Malabar Hill. It is also called as ‘Queen’s Necklace’ owing to its street lights that give a fantasy of tangled pearls. Due to its curved shape and tetrapods that resemble like inverted funnel, ‘Marines’ is the most popular tourist destination in Mumbai.

It is a treat to many sports enthusiasts as Bombay Marathon is organized here. International Fleet Review, IAF Airshow, French Festival and many other events have witnessed Marine Drive as their host. Here, one can experience the ‘Republic Day Parade’ that is full of charisma. Although the main ceremony is organized in Shivaji Park, its charm can be felt in this area too.

Marines is preferred spot for picnic activities and morning walk. Nightlife of Mumbai is revealed and resonated in this spectacular surrounding of Marine Drive. This destination has received tremendous coverage from Bollywood. Films like ‘Muqaddar ka Sikandar’, ‘Wake Up Sid’ and TV series like CID have depicted this place in a very enchanting manner. It is supposed that Big B slept on a bench in Marine Drive during his early days in Bollywood.

‘Miami of India’ is another tag bestowed upon Marine Drive. It is said to be similar to Miami’s architecture and infrastructure. Art deco buildings are the core attraction in this region. Companies, residential apartments and cinema theaters have flourished in art deco structure. Marine Drive is also included in the list of ‘Heritage sites of Mumbai’. Many humongous and luxury hotels like ‘The Oberoi’, ‘Hotel Marine Plaza’, ‘The Trident’, ‘The Intercontinental’ are situated along this road.

Marine Drive is rightly called as ‘Heart of the city’. It is peaceful yet happening. Youngsters visit this place to have fun hangout while some to make friendship with strangers. It’s a great place for writers and poets who can express their thoughts freely. Photographers capture wonderful moments that live as a memory for their entire life. Vision of splendid waters of the Arabian Sea will energize and make you forget about the pains in life. A visit to Marine Drive will create innumerable memories to ponder upon and is a wonderful place to explore oneself.