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Juhu is one
of the largest and frequently visited beaches of India.
Located 18 km north of the city centre, it’s a beckoning
beach on the shores of Arabian Sea and is one of the posh
localities of Mumbai where one finds the bungalows of the
famous film personalities. Many shootings are held here. On
the southern end of the Juhu beach one can find many Luxury
hotels and apartments, which is regarded as a favourite
haunt of Mumbai's movers and shakers. However, this beach is
not a very good place to swim, as it is crowded with
choc-a-bloc Bhelpuri and Kulfi stalls
Wales Museum
George Wittet designed this Indo- Saracenic style building,
which houses the Prince of Wales Museum. It also houses a
priceless collection of art, sculpture, a fine collection of
miniature paintings and much more. Amid the hustle and
bustle of Mumbai stand some stately buildings, remnants of
 the British Raj. Among them is the Prince of Wales Museum,
named after Prince George (Later George V) who visited India
in 1905 and laid the foundation stone of the building.
Through the arch the Prince made his royal entrance to India
as King George V for the Delhi Darbar in 1911. This
four-tiered goliath houses a priceless collection of over
2000 miniature paintings from various stylistic schools in
India. Among other artifacts feature a sizeable number of
relics of the Indus Valley Civilisation and instances of
Tibetan and Nepalese art.
Chaupatty Beach
The site of massive political
gatherings during India's independence struggle, Chowpatty
Beach occupies a special place in the history of the city.
Today it is still a favorite haunt, especially during the
evening. It's a fine place to take a stroll, grab a snack
and even get a massage. The later you visit the more festive
Chowpatty appears as musicians and performers often line the
beach after dark. During the annual Hindu festival devoted
to the elephant-headed god Ganesh (late summer), thousands
gather there for the ritual immersions of statues. Swimming
is not recommended, and you'll see almost no one in swimwear
at Chowpatty
Colaba
The crowded streets of this commercial district draw many
travelers because of the plethora of hotels and restaurants
located at the southern end of Mumbai island. Don't let the
press of street vendors and shoppers dissuade you from
taking in the colorful scene. Early in the morning Mumbai's
remnant fishing fleet unloads its catch along the causeway.
At night, the city's youthful upper-class denizens and
foreigners take over the cafes. Keep an eye on your wallet
while in Colaba, as the old port has more than its share of
unsavory characters as well.
Marine Drive
 Now officially called Netaji
Subhash Road, the drive runs along the Arabian Sea and is
one of the city's most popular spots for evening walks or a
romantic rendezvous at sunset. It follows Mumbai's Back Bay,
starting at ritzy Nariman Point and winding up at Malabar
Hill. At night, the glittering lights of Marine Drive are
known as the "Queen's Necklace." |