Girgaum Chowpatty

Girgaum is one of the most famous public beaches adjoining Marine Drive in the Girgaum area of Mumbai, India. The beach is famous for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations when hundreds of people from all over Mumbai come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganapati in the Arabian Sea. It is also one of the many places in the city where the Ramlila is performed on a stage every year. An effigy of Ravan, that is erected on the sand, is burnt by the end of the 10-day performance. One can find several bhelpuri, panipuri, ragda patties and pav bhaji vendors on the beach.

Location: Girgaum(Mumbai).

How to reach: The nearest railway station is charni road.

Accomodation:
1. Best Western Hotel Sahil
292 JB Behram Marg, South Mumbai, Mumbai (2.1 km from Girgaum).
2. InterContinental Marine Drive Mumbai.
135 Marine Drive, South Mumbai, Mumbai (2.5 km from Girgaon Chowpatty Beach).